William Levery
William Levery | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 3, 1879 Pennsylvania |
| Died | Unknown |
| Place of burial | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1896 - unknown |
| Rank | Apprentice First Class |
| Unit | USS Marblehead (C-11) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Levery (June 3, 1879 - unknown) was an Apprentice First Class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Biography[]
Levery was born June 3, 1879, in Pennsylvania and after entering the US Navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the Montgomery-class cruiser U.S.S. Marblehead as an Apprentice First Class.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born. 3 June 1879, Pennsylvania. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Levery displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Levery, William". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
External links[]
- "William Levery". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
- 1879 births
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Navy sailors
- American military personnel of the Spanish–American War
- Military personnel from Pennsylvania
- 1920 deaths
- Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor