Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Samuel S Triplett
Details
- Rank: Ordinary Seaman (Highest Rank: Chief Gunner)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 26 - 27, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Triplett took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: December 18, 1869, Cherokee, Crawford County, KS, United States
- Died: August 25, 1957, Edna, KS, United States
- Buried: Edna Elm Grove Cemetery (MH), Edna, KS, United States