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Leonard B. Chadwick

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Leonard B. Chadwick

Birth
Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death
18 May 1940 (aged 61)
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot
Spanish American War Lot, Grave 25, Row 9
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Spanish-American War 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.
Spanish-American War 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: The Silent Forgotten

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LEONARD CHADWICK
MEDAL OF HONOR
GM3
US NAVY
SP AM WAR
NOV 24 1878
MAY 18 1940

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7867769/leonard_b-chadwick: accessed ), memorial page for Leonard B. Chadwick (24 Nov 1878–18 May 1940), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7867769, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.