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CPL Harry Lewis MacNeal

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CPL Harry Lewis MacNeal

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
13 Mar 1950 (aged 70)
Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot
Section 24, Lot 171
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish-American War serving as a Corporal in the Marine detachment on board the "USS Brooklyn." He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on July 3, 1898. His citation reads, "Braving the fire of the enemy, MacNeal displayed gallantry throughout his action." His Medal of Honor was awarded to him on August 9, 1899.

Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish-American War serving as a Corporal in the Marine detachment on board the "USS Brooklyn." He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on July 3, 1898. His citation reads, "Braving the fire of the enemy, MacNeal displayed gallantry throughout his action." His Medal of Honor was awarded to him on August 9, 1899.

Bio by: Don Morfe

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Medal of Honor
U.S. Marine Corps
Spanish American War

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Feb 19, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7196076/harry_lewis-macneal: accessed ), memorial page for CPL Harry Lewis MacNeal (22 Mar 1879–13 Mar 1950), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7196076, citing East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.