Daniel Campbell (Medal of Honor)

Daniel J. Campbell (December 26, 1874 – April 28,  1955) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography
Campbell was born December 26, 1874 in Prince Edward Island, Canada and after entering the Marine Corps in 1896 he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead.

He died April 28, 1955 and was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery Mattapan, Massachusetts.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 26 October 1874, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

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