Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Thomas C Cooney
Details
- Rank: Chief Machinist (Highest Rank: Chief Carpenter)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Torpedo Boat Winslow - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cardenas, Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S. torpedo boat Winslow during the actions at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Following the piercing of the boiler by an enemy shell, Cooney, by his gallantry and promptness in extinguishing the resulting flames, saved the boiler tubes from burning out.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 18, 1853, Westport, Canada
- Died: January 8, 1907, Norfolk, VA, United States
- Buried: U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery (7-254), Annapolis, MD, United States