Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
Dennis Bell
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
Troop H,
10th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 30, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tayabacoa, Cuba
Citation
Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 23, 1899
- Born: December 28, 1866, Washington, DC
- Died: September 25, 1953, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (31-349), Arlington, VA, United States