Photograph of Herbert L. Foss's Gravestone in Fort Hill Cemetery

Foss_memorial.jpg

Title

Photograph of Herbert L. Foss's Gravestone in Fort Hill Cemetery

Description

This item is a photograph of Herbert L. Foss' gravestone. He was a sailor on the USS Marblehead (C-11) during the Spanish-American War. He received multiple medals, including the Congressional Medal of Honor, for his service. He participated in several important battles, including that of Cienfuegos. The image shows flags and wreaths around his gravestone, as well as other memorabilia pertaining to his service in the war and his participation in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A metal plaque has been placed on the ground which also commemorates his service in the Spanish-American War. The gravestone is located in the Fort Hill Cemetery in Hingham, Mass.

Subject

Foss, Herbert Lewis, 1871-1937
Tombs & sepulchral monuments
War
Naval warfare
Sailors
Veterans
Flags
Death

Creator

Hingham Public Library

Publisher

Hingham Public Library

Rights

Under copyright.

Access Rights

Contact host institution for more information.

Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Tombs & sepulchral monuments

Spatial Coverage

Hingham (Mass.)
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines

Temporal Coverage

1871-2013

Rights Holder

Hingham Public Library

Citation

Hingham Public Library, “Photograph of Herbert L. Foss's Gravestone in Fort Hill Cemetery,” Hingham Public Library Digital Exhibitions, accessed April 19, 2024, https://hinghampubliclibrary.omeka.net/items/show/249.