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James Harvey Bennett

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James Harvey Bennett

Original Name
John B. Quirk
Birth
Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York, USA
Death
22 Nov 1900 (aged 49)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York, USA
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Spanish American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Navy at New York and served as a Chief Boatswain's Mate. His citation reads: "On board the USS Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bennett set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action".
Spanish American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the US Navy at New York and served as a Chief Boatswain's Mate. His citation reads: "On board the USS Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Bennett set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action".

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Dec 28, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63409662/james_harvey-bennett: accessed ), memorial page for James Harvey Bennett (5 Apr 1851–22 Nov 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 63409662, citing Cold Spring Cemetery, Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.