
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
BENNETT, JAMES H.
Rank and Organization: Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 11 August
1877, New York, N.Y. Accredited To: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bennett set an example of
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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