Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
William Levery
Details
- Rank: Apprentice First Class
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - 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. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1989. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Levery displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness thoughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 30, 1879, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC