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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Levery
Apprentice First Class
1879
Apprentice First Class William Levery served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Apprentice First Class
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born. 3 June 1879, Pennsylvania.
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, Levery displayed 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. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Levery displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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