Henry Peter Russell
Born: June 10, 1878 at Quebec, Canada
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 Landsman Henry Peter Russell, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, Landsman Russell displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
