| Birth: | Nov. 24, 1878
Middletown
New Castle County
Delaware, USA | | Death: | May 14, 1940 | 
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as an Apprentice First class 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, Chadwick set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899. (bio by: K)
Search Amazon for Leonard Chadwick | | | Burial:
Mount Hope Cemetery
Mattapan
Suffolk County
Massachusetts, USA |
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Record added: Sep 14, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7867769 |
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