
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
RILEY, JOHN PHILLIP
Rank and Organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 January 1877,
Allentown, Pa. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 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, Riley displayed
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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