KEARNEY, MICHAEL
Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 4 October 1874,
Newmarket, Ireland. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July
1899.
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, Kearney set an example
of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.