United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
John W. Heard
1860 – 1922
John W. Heard served the U.S. Army. John was 61 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
23 July 1898 · At Mouth of Manimani River, west of Bahia Honda, Cuba · First Lieutenant, 3d U.S. Cavalry.
After 2 men had been shot down by Spaniards while transmitting orders to the engine-room on the Wanderer, the ship having become disabled, this officer took the position held by them and personally transmitted the orders, remaining at his post until the ship was out of danger.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
After 2 men had been shot down by Spaniards while transmitting orders to the engine-room on the Wanderer, the ship having become disabled, this officer took the position held by them and personally transmitted the orders, remaining at his post until the ship was out of danger.
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