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David Duffy Barrow

Seaman David Duffy Barrow, Navy, received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 11, 1898 in Cienfuegos, Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

Spanish-American War May 11, 1898

Seaman David Duffy Barrow was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on May 11, 1898 in Cienfuegos, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Nashville. Barrow was 21 years old.

54 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on August 16, 1899 — presented by Commander Raymond P. Rodgers of the USS Nashville at the Charlestown, MA, Navy Yard. He later rose to the rank of Coxswain.

Barrow was born on July 22, 1876 in Reelsboro, Pamlico County, North Carolina. His Medal of Honor is credited to Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia. Barrow died on December 6, 1948 in Richmond, Virginia, at the age of 72. He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Barrow is one of 110 Medal of Honor recipients from the Spanish-American War and one of 48 credited to Virginia.

Official Medal of Honor citation

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Barrow set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.

Battles and campaigns

Also served in: Spanish–American War.

Places

  • Born: North Carolina — map
  • Buried: Evergreen Memorial Park — map

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Timeline

  1. July 22, 1876
    Born in Reelsboro, Pamlico County, North Carolina
  2. May 11, 1898
    Act of valor — Cienfuegos, Cuba
    Age 21. U.S.S. Nashville
  3. August 16, 1899
    Medal of Honor presented
    Presented by Commander Raymond P. Rodgers of the USS Nashville at the Charlestown, MA, Navy Yard.
  4. December 6, 1948
    Died in Richmond, Virginia
    Age 72.
  5. Resting place
    Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
    Portsmouth, Virginia

Biography

David Duffy Barrow (July 22, 1876– December 6, 1948) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

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Also honored for actions on May 11, 1898

Benjamin F. Baker Coxswain · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 JB James Harvey Bennett Chief Boatswain's Mate · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 AB Albert Beyer Coxswain · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 RB Robert Blume Seaman · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 GB George F. Brady Chief Gunner's Mate · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 GB George Washington Bright Coal Passer · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 DC Daniel J. Campbell Private · Marine Corps Spanish-American War · 1898 JC Joseph Edward Carter Blacksmith · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 LC Leonard B. Chadwick Apprentice First Class · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 TC Thomas C. Cooney Chief Machinist · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 John Davis Gunner's Mate Third Class · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 JD John James Doran Boatswain's Mate Second Class · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898

See all 55 recipients for May 11, 1898 →

More Spanish-American War recipients from Virginia

RP Robert Penn Fireman First Class · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898
Sources. Service and award details compiled from the recipient record of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Wikidata and Wikipedia. The narrative summary is generated from these records. Spotted an error? Send a correction.