Freeman Gill (September 5, 1851 – April 8, 1905) was a Gunner's Mate first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Freeman Gill | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1851 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | April 8, 1905 (aged 53) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Gunner's Mate First Class |
| Unit | USS Marblehead (C-11) |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editGill was born on September 5, 1851, in Boston, Massachusetts and entering the Navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead (C-11) as a Gunner's Mate first class.[1]
He died April 8, 1905.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 September 1851, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
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, Gill set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients". War With Spain: Gill, Freeman entry. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on April 23, 2009. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
External links
edit- "Freeman Gill". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
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