SULLIVAN, EDWARD
Rank and Organization: Private, U .S. Marine Corps. Born: 16 May 1870,
Cork, Ireland. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
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, Sullivan displayed
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.