Michael Kearney (Medal of Honor)

Michael Kearney (October 4, 1874 – October 21, 1937) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Michael Kearney
Born(1874-10-04)October 4, 1874
Newmarket, Ireland
DiedOctober 21, 1937(1937-10-21) (aged 63)
Place of burial
Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1896 - 1926
RankCaptain
UnitUSS Nashville
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Kearney was born on October 4, 1874 in Newmarket, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in April 1896, and retired with the rank of Captain in December 1926.[1]

Kearney died on October 21, 1937 and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 4 October 1874, Newmarket, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

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.[3]

See also

References
  1. USMC History Division
  2. "Michael Kearney". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  3. "War with Spain; Kearney, Michael". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
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