John
Patrick
Barry
Born in Knockadreen, County Kerry, Ireland
Son of John Barry
and Johanna (Dunne) Barry
[sibling(s) unknown]
Died
at age 22
in Havana, Cuba
Profile last modified
| Created 21 Jul 2019
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Biography
John was serving in the US Navy as an Apprentice First Class aboard the USS Maine. When the ship was sent to Havana to protect American interests in 1898 during the Cuban War against Spain, the ship exploded in the Havana Harbor in the Disaster of the USS Maine. John was killed 15 Feb 1898 during the explosion.
John Barry born 26 Nov 1875 at Knockadreen, County Kerry, son of John and Johanna (Dunne) Barry. [1]
John P Barry enlisted 15 Sep 1893 at NY in US Nay killed 15 Feb 1898 at Havana, Cuba on USS Maine,
John Barry letter to mother dated 15 Dec 1895
Sources
- ↑ Approved Pension Application File for Dependents of John P Barry (Certificate No. 13502) https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75043701
- U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941, Ship Name: MAINE, Branch of Service: US Navy, Volume Title: Navy Casualties: Lost and Wrecked Ships, 1801-1941
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