Rank Landsman Name John Rilley Battles and wars Spanish–American War Allegiance United States of America | Battles/wars Spanish–American War Awards Medal of Honor Service/branch United States Navy | |
Born January 22, 1877
Allentown, Pennsylvania ( 1877-01-22 ) Place of burial Greenlawn Cemetery Salem, Massachusetts Died November 16, 1950, Salem, Massachusetts, United States | ||
John Phillip Riley or Rilley (January 22, 1877- November 16, 1950) was a landsman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Rilley was born January 22, 1877 in Allentown, Pennsylvania and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as a landsman.
He died on November 16, 1950 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery Salem, Massachusetts.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 January 1877, Allentown, Pa. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Rilley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.