Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
John Maxwell
Details
- Rank: Fireman Second Class (Highest Rank: Oiler)
- 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 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Maxwell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 26, 1874, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
- Died: November 13, 1931, Westbury, NY, United States
- Buried: Friends Cemetery, Westbury, NY, United States