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Edward Joseph Sullivan

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Edward Joseph Sullivan

Birth
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Death
11 Mar 1955 (aged 84)
Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot
Section 5 Row 3
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Spanish-American War 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.
Spanish-American War 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.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Dec 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8198584/edward_joseph-sullivan: accessed ), memorial page for Edward Joseph Sullivan (16 May 1870–11 Mar 1955), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8198584, citing Prospect Hill Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.