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Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

David Duffy Barrow

Details
  • Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Coxswain)
  • 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 cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Barrow set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Medal of Honor Recipient David D. Barrow
Medal of Honor Recipient David D. Barrow
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia
  • 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: July 22, 1876, Reelsboro, Pamlico County, NC, United States
  • Died: December 6, 1948, Richmond, VA, United States
  • Buried: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (MH), Portsmouth, VA, United States
 

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