William Hart (Medal of Honor)

William Hart
Born (1866-06-09)June 9, 1866
Massachusetts
Died February 6, 1899(1899-02-06) (aged 32)
Place of burial Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Machinist First Class
Unit U.S.S. Marblehead
Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Awards Medal of Honor

William Hart (June 9, 1866 – February 6, 1899) was a machinist first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Hart was born June 9, 1866 in Massachusetts and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat U.S.S. Marblehead as a machinist first class.[1]

He died February 6, 1899 and is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn, New York.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

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.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Hart, William". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  2. ↑ "William Hart". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
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