Anton Olsen (Medal of Honor)
Ordinary Seaman Anton Olsen (April 26, 1867 – June 23, 1924) was a United States Navy quartermaster who received the Medal of Honor.
Anton Olsen | |
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 Anton Olsen's gravestone in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave 9158. | |
| Born | April 26, 1867 Norway |
| Died | June 23, 1924 (aged 57) Brooklyn, New York |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor recipients
Olsen died at Metropolitan Hospital in Brooklyn on June 23, 1924.[1] He is buried in New York City in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave No. 9158.
- Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.
*Born: 26 April 1867, in Norway.
*Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899.
Citation:
On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Olsen displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.[2]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Anton Olsen". The Brooklyn Standard Union. June 25, 1924. p. 4. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Spanish American War Medal of Honor recipients". Archived from the original on December 25, 2007. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
External links
- "Anton Olsen". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved August 22, 2008.
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