James Harvey Bennett
Born: April 5, 1851 at Haverstraw, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
War Department, General Orders No. 521 (July 7, 1899)
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Harvey Bennett, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Chief Boatswain’s Mate Bennett set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
