Michael Kearney (October 4, 1874 – October 21, 1937) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Biography Kearney was born on October 4, 1874, in Newmarket, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in April 1896, and retired with the rank of captain in December 1926. Kearney died on October 21, 1937, and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 4 October 1874, Newmarket, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kearney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War References External links 1874 births 1937 deaths 19th-century Irish people Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients People from County Cork United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients United States Marines American military personnel of the Spanish–American War Irish emigrants to the United States (before 1923) Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor