Rank Apprentice First Class Awards Medal of Honor | Name William Levery Died June 17, 1920 | |
Born June 3, 1879
Pennsylvania ( 1879-06-03 ) | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles/wars Spanish–American War Battles and wars Spanish–American War Allegiance United States of America | ||
William Levery (June 3, 1879 - June 17, 1920) was an apprentice first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Levery was born June 3, 1879 in Pennsylvania and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat U.S.S. Marblehead as an apprentice first class.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy. Born. 3 June 1879, Pennsylvania. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. 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 the heavy fire of the enemy, Levery displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.