Medal of Honor Recipients

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November 24, 2004

Medal of Honor Recipient: Private Hermann William Kuchneister

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: Hamburg, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing heavy fire of the enemy, Kuchneister displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action

posted by Poison Pero | 11/24/2004

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