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Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

John Eglit

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Nashville
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Eglit set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 16, 1899

    Presented by Commander Raymond P. Rodgers of the USS Nashville at the Charlestown, MA, Navy Yard.

  • Born: October 17, 1874, Finland
  • Died: January 31, 1914, Northeastern Coast, USA, Atlantic Ocean
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (IMO) (body not recovered), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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