Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Nashville". 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, Field 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 Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Nashville". 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, Field 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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Gravesite Details
The first picture is of fellow CMOH recipient buried in Dayton National Cemetery.
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See more Field memorials in:
Records on Ancestry
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U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
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Web: Congressional Medal of Honor Society Recipients, 1839 - 2012
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New York, U.S., Spanish-American War Military and Naval Service Records, 1898-1902
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Ohio, U.S., Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958
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U.S., National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
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