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Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

Thomas Hoban

Details
  • Rank: Coxswain
  • 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, Hobin displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: September 11, 1872, New York, NY, United States
  • Died: December 17, 1922, Queens, NY, United States
  • Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY, United States
 

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