Background
Oakley was born August 8, 1860 in Colchester, England, and emigrated to the United States in 1880.
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William Oakley
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Career
He enlisted in the Navy from New York around 1890 and was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the United States.S. Marblehead as a gunner"s mate second class. He was later promoted to gunner"s mate first class, his burial place is unknown. He died November 22, 1918 in his hometown of Colchester, England.
His grave can be found in section B-2-65, Wivenhoe Cemetery.
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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Gunner"s Mate Second Class William Oakley, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the United States.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898.
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United Kingdom
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Gunner's Mate Second Class William Oakley, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, Gunner's Mate Second Class Oakley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.Medal of Honor citation The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Gunner's Mate Second Class William Oakley, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, Gunner's Mate Second Class Oakley displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.