James H. Bennett
James H. Bennett | |
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Born | New York City, New York | August 11, 1877
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Chief Boatswain's Mate |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Harvey Bennett (born August 11, 1877) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[]
Bennett was born August 11, 1877, in New York City, New York. After entering the navy, he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead as a Chief Boatswain's Mate.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 11 August 1877, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bennett set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "BENNETT, JAMES H." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
- 1877 births
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Navy sailors
- Military personnel from New York City
- American military personnel of the Spanish–American War
- Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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