Thomas C. Cooney

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Thomas C. Cooney
Born(1853-07-18)July 18, 1853
Westport, Nova Scotia
DiedJanuary 8, 1907(1907-01-08) (aged 53)
Place of burial
United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankChief Carpenter's Mate
UnitUSS Winslow
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Thomas Calvin Cooney (July 18, 1853- January 8, 1907) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography[]

Cooney was born July 18, 1853, in Westport, Nova Scotia, and after entering the navy he rose to the rank of Chief Carpenters Mate and fought in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S. Torpedo Boat Winslow.[1]

He died January 8, 1907, and is buried in United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland. His grave can be found in lot 254.[2]

Medal of Honor citation[]

Rank and organization: Chief Machinist, U.S. Navy. Born: 18 July 1853, Westport, Nova Scotia. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 497, 3 September 1898.

Citation:

On board the U.S. Torpedo Boat Winslow during the action at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Following the piercing of the boiler by an enemy shell, Cooney, by his gallantry and promptness in extinguishing the resulting flames, saved the boiler tubes from burning out.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "COONEY, THOMAS C." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
  2. ^ "Thomas C. Cooney". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 3, 2010.

External links[]

  • "Thomas C. Cooney". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
  • "United States Naval Academy Cemetery" (PDF). USNA Cemetery Documentation Project Cemetery Inventory Form Summer 2005: Cooney, Thomas Calvin. United States Naval Academy Cemetery & Columbarium. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
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