Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
William Hart
Details
- Rank: Machinist First 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, Hart set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 9, 1866, MA, United States
- Died: February 6, 1899
- Buried: The Green-Wood Cemetery (22-21072), Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC