The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

GIBBONS, MICHAEL

Rank and Organization: Oiler, U.S. Navy. Born: Ireland. Accredited To: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfugos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gibbons set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

 

 

 

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