Years of service 1896 - 1926 Died October 31, 1937 Role Medal of Honor Rank Captain | Name Michael Kearney Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born October 4, 1874
Newmarket, Ireland ( 1874-10-04 ) Place of burial Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York Service/branch United States Marine Corps | ||
Battles and wars Spanish–American War Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Spanish–American War | ||
Michael Kearney (October 4, 1874 – October 31, 1937) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Kearney was born on October 4, 1874 in Newmarket, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in April 1896, and retired with the rank of Captain in December 1926.
Kearney died on October 31, 1937 and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 4 October 1874, Newmarket, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 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, Kearney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.