Photo #: NH 79958
Ordinary Seaman Samuel S. Triplett, USN
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, published in "Deeds
of Valor," Volume II, page 406, by the Perrien-Keydel Company,
Detroit, 1907.
Samuel S. Triplett was awarded the Medal of Honor for "displaying
heroism" during mine clearance operations at Caimanera,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on 26-27 July 1898, during the Spanish-American
War. He was then serving in USS Marblehead (Cruiser #
11).
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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