Name Niels Drustrup Rank Lieutenant commander | Awards Medal of Honor Died March 15, 1957 | |
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Born October 17, 1876
Denmark ( 1876-10-17 ) Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Mexican Revolution
*Battle of Veracruz
World War I Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Allegiance United States of America | ||
Niels Drustrup (October 17, 1876 – March 15, 1957) was an officer in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
He died March 15, 1957 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 3, lot 4378-RH.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 October 1876, Denmark. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 131, 17 July 1924.
Citation:
For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of landing of the naval forces at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on 21 April 1914. For several hours Lt. Drustrup was in charge of an advanced barricade under a heavy fire, and not only displayed utmost ability as a leader of men but also exerted a great steadying influence on the men around him. Lt. Drustrup was then attached to the U.S.S. Utah as a chief turret captain.