United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Michael Kearney
1874 – 1937
Michael Kearney served the U.S. Marine Corps. Michael was 63 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
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, Kearney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 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, Kearney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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