Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
John William Heard
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
3d U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 23, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: at mouth of Manimani River, west of Bahia Honda, Cuba
Citation
After two men had been shot down by Spaniards while transmitting orders to the engine-room on the Wanderer, the ship having become disabled, this officer took the position held by them and personally transmitted the orders, remaining at his post until the ship was out of danger.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Mississippi
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 21, 1899
- Born: March 27, 1860, Woodstock, MS, United States
- Died: February 4, 1922, New Orleans, LA, United States
- Buried: U.S. Military Academy Cemetery (PM) (8-39), West Point, NY, United States