William Hart (Medal of Honor)

William Hart (June 9, 1866 – February 6, 1899) was a machinist first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Hart was born June 9, 1866 in Massachusetts and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat U.S.S. Marblehead as a machinist first class.

He died February 6, 1899 and is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn, New York.

Rank and organization: Machinist First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 9 June 1866, Massachusetts. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

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, Hart set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.