William Oakley
Born: August 25, 1860 at Colchester, England
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 Gunner’s Mate Second Class William Oakley, 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, Gunner’s Mate Second Class Oakley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
