United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Herbert L. Foss
1871 – 1937
Herbert L. Foss served the U.S. Navy. Herbert was 65 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
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, Foss set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
521, 7 July 1899.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
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, Foss set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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