Photograph of the Congressional Medal of Honor Awarded to Herbert L. Foss
Title
Photograph of the Congressional Medal of Honor Awarded to Herbert L. Foss
Description
This photograph depicts the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Herbert L. Foss. According to the citation, he was given the medal for the following reasons: "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, Foss set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action."
Subject
Foss, Herbert Lewis, 1871-1937
War
Naval warfare
Sailors
Military decorations
Medals
Courage
Military leadership
Publisher
Hingham Public Library
Rights
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Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Medals
Spatial Coverage
Hingham (Mass.)
Cienfuegos (Cuba)
Temporal Coverage
1898 May 11
Citation
“Photograph of the Congressional Medal of Honor Awarded to Herbert L. Foss,” Hingham Public Library Digital Exhibitions, accessed April 19, 2024, https://hinghampubliclibrary.omeka.net/items/show/315.