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

Medal of Honor

to

 

HART, WILLIAM

Rank and Organization: Machinist First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 9 June 1866, Massachusetts. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

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.

 

 

 

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