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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Dennis Bell
Additional Details
Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: June 23, 1899
Born: December 28, 1866, Washington
Died: September 25, 1953, Washington, DC, United States
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (31-349), Arlington, VA, United States