United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
John P. Rilley
1877 – 1950
John P. Rilley served the U.S. Navy. John was 73 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Landsman, U.S. Navy.
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, Rilley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
521, July 1899.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, July 1899.
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, Rilley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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