Lauritz Nelson
Encyclopedia
Lauritz Nelson was a sailor serving in the United States Navy
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat U.S.S. Nashville as a sailmaker's mate.
He died September 16, 1944 and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale, New York
. His grave can be found in section dds, site 2.
Citation:
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Nelson was born March 26, 1860 in NorwayNorway
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and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the torpedo boat U.S.S. Nashville as a sailmaker's mate.
He died September 16, 1944 and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. His grave can be found in section dds, site 2.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sailmaker's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 26 March 1860, Norway. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.Citation:
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, Nelson displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War