GILL, FREEMAN
Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5
September 1851, Boston, Mass. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19
July 1901.
Citation:
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, Gill set an example of
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.