Background
Spicer was born May 28, 1864, in Liverpool, England, and was living in New York City when he enlisted in the United States. Navy.
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William Spicer
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Career
He served in the Spanish–American War aboard the United States Ship Marblehead (C-11) as a gunner"s mate first class.
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December 14, 1949 (aged 85) -
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Spanish
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 28 May 1864, England. Accredited to. New York. G.O. No.: 500, 14 December 1898. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Spicer took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 28 May 1864, England. Accredited to. New York. G.O. No.: 500, 14 December 1898. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Spicer took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period.