Henry P. Russell
Henry Peter Russell (June 10, 1878 – December 1, 1956) was a landsman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Henry P. Russell | |
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 Grave at Arlington National Cemetery | |
| Born | June 10, 1878 Quebec, Canada |
| Died | December 1, 1956 (aged 78) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Russell was born June 10, 1878 in Quebec, Canada and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a landsman.[1]
He died December 1, 1956, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[2] His grave can be found in the section 31, lot 6377.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 June 1878, Quebec, Canada. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
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, Russell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
References
- "War with Spain; Russell, Henry P. entry". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- "Henry P. Russell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
External links
- "Henry P. Russell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- "Arlington National Cemetery website". Retrieved September 29, 2010.