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Michael Gibbons
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| Born | November 15, 1866 County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | February 27, 1933 (aged 66–67) |
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Kilmeena, Republic of Ireland
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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United States Navy |
| Rank | Oiler |
| Unit | U.S.S. Nashville |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Michael Gibbons (November 15, 1866 – February 27, 1933) was an oiler serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Gibbons was born on November 15, 1866, in Ireland and after immigrating to the United States he entered the navy. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as an oiler. After being discharged from the navy he lived for a while in Portsmouth, Virginia and after living in the US for 35 years he returned to Ireland.
He died at his home in Ireland in 1933, and until 1999 was buried in an unmarked grave in Old Kilmeena Cemetery.
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