Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Michael Gibbons
Details
- Rank: Oiler (Highest Rank: Fireman First Class)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Nashville - 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. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gibbons set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: November 15, 1866, Ireland
- Died: February 27, 1933, Rosow, County Mayo, Ireland
- Buried: Old Kilmeena Cemetery, Kilmeena, County Mayo, Ireland
- Location of Medal: Irish Veterans Museum, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland