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Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps

Daniel J Campbell

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Marblehead
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • 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 cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Campbell set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Medal of Honor Recipient Daniel J. Campbell
Medal of Honor Recipient Daniel J. Campbell
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: December 26, 1874, Canada
  • Died: April 28, 1955
  • Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery (MH) (SAW-2-11), Mattapan, MA, United States
 

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