Thomas Hoban

On episode three hundred and eighty-one, the story of Thomas Hoban is told. All stories in January and February will be recipients from the Spanish-American War. For Roger Donlon's story: https://www.talesofhonorpodcast.com/stories/roger-h-c-donlon For John Canley's story: https://www.talesofhonorpodcast.com/stories/john-l-canley Check out new swag available where 50% of profits get donated to the Medal of Honor Museum: https://bit.ly/TOHswag Be sure to visit our website for more information as the show goes on at: www.talesofhonorpodcast.com.

Thomas was born in New York City, New York on the 11th of September, 1872 and he enlisted in the US Navy. He was a Coxswain when he was deployed during the Spanish-American War and displayed actions that would earn him the Medal of Honor. The citation, where his last name is misspelled, reads:

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Hobin displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Thomas Hoban received his Medal of Honor on the 7th of July, 1899 and he died on the 17th of December, 1922 at the age of 50. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York: Section 40, Range 20, Plot G, Grave 15.