DAVID DUFFY BARROW
- Rank: SEAMAN (HIGHEST RANK: COXSWAIN)
- Conflict/Era: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
- Unit/Command: U.S.S. NASHVILLE
- Military Service Branch: U.S. NAVY
- Medal of Honor Action Date: MAY 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Action Place: CIENFUEGOS, CUBA
Additional Details:
Accredited to: NORFOLK, NORFOLK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Awarded PostHumously: NO
Presentation Date & Details:
AUGUST 16, 1899
PRESENTED BY COMMANDER RAYMOND P. RODGERS OF THE USS NASHVILLE AT THE CHARLESTOWN, MA, NAVY YARD.
Born:
JULY 22, 1876, REELSBORO, PAMLICO COUNTY, NC, UNITED STATES
Died:
DECEMBER 6, 1948, RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES
Buried:
EVERGREEN MEMORIAL CEMETERY (MH), PORTSMOUTH, VA, UNITED STATES
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.