Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Leonard B Chadwick
Details
- Rank: Apprentice First Class (Highest Rank: Gunner's Mate Third Class)
- 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, Chadwick set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Delaware
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: November 24, 1878, Middletown, New Castle County, DE, United States
- Died: May 18, 1940, Boston, MA, United States
- Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery (MH) (SAW-25-4), Mattapan, MA, United States