| Birth: | May 16, 1870 | | Death: | Mar. 11, 1955 | 
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Cork, Ireland, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Corporal on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Sullivan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899. (bio by: Don Morfe)
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Spouse:
Bertha Ines Taft Sullivan (1875 - 1945)*
Children:
Edward Taft Sullivan (1902 - 1987)*
Margaret Sullivan (1914 - 1914)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Edward Sullivan | | | Burial:
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Uxbridge
Worcester County
Massachusetts, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Don Morfe
Record added: Dec 21, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 8198584 |
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