Freeman Gill
| Freeman Gill | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 5, 1851 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 8, 1905 (aged 53) |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery and Crematory Everett, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Gunner's Mate First Class |
| Unit | USS Marblehead (C-11) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Freeman Gill (September 5, 1851 – April 8, 1905) was a Gunner's Mate first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Gill was born on September 5, 1851 in Boston, Massachusetts and entering the Navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead (C-11) as a Gunner's Mate first class.[1]
He died April 8, 1905 and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery and Crematory in Everett, Massachusetts.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 September 1851, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
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, Gill set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Medal of Honor recipients". War With Spain: Gill, Freeman entry. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
- ↑ "Freeman Gill". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
External links
- "Freeman Gill". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
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