John Maxwell (Medal of Honor) facts for kids
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John Maxwell
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| Born | June 21, 1874 Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Died | November 13, 1931 (aged 57) Westbury, Long Island |
| Place of burial |
Westbury Friends Cemetery Westbury, New York
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman Second Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Maxwell (June 21, 1874 – November 13, 1931) was a fireman second class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Maxwell was born June 21, 1874, in Scotland, and, after entering the navy was sent as a fireman second class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead.
He died November 13, 1931, and is buried in Westbury Friends Cemetery Westbury, New York.
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