Name Charles Nordsiek Rank Lieutenant | Awards Medal of Honor Died March 9, 1937 | |
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Born April 19, 1896
New York City, New York ( 1896-04-19 ) Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia Battles/wars United States occupation of Veracruz Battles and wars United States occupation of Veracruz | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Allegiance United States of America | ||
Charles Luers Nordsiek (April 19, 1896 – March 9, 1937) was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
He died March 9, 1937 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 7, lot 10230-SS.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 April 1896, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Nordsiek showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914.
References
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