Friends of Greenlawn Cemetery
a civic-minded group in Salem, Massachusetts
Category: Notables
Notables Buried at Greenlawn: John Phillip Rilley
“Extraordinary bravery and coolness”. Landsman John Phillip Rilley (or Riley) was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Spanish-American War when he was just 21 years old. His citation notes: “On board…
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Here’s a photo of John Phillip Riley, US Navy, who fought in the Spanish-American War and won the Medal of Honor. Many thanks to Beverlie McSwiggin for sharing this photo.
Read MoreNotables Buried at Greenlawn: John Phillip Rilley
“Extraordinary bravery and coolness”. Landsman John Phillip Rilley (or Riley) was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Spanish-American War when he was just 21 years old. Mr. Riley is the only Salem resident to be…
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