Otto Diller Schmidt
Encyclopedia
Otto Diller Schmidt was a seaman serving in the United States Navy
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after joining the navy he was stationed aboard the as a seaman. On July 21, 1905 one of the ’s boilers exploded while it was in port at San Diego, California
. For his actions during and following the explosion he received the Medal January 5, 1906.
He died February 10, 1963 and is buried there in Prospect Hill Cemetery Norfolk, Nebraska
.
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...
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
Schmidt was born August 10, 1884 in Blair, NebraskaNebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
and after joining the navy he was stationed aboard the as a seaman. On July 21, 1905 one of the ’s boilers exploded while it was in port at San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. For his actions during and following the explosion he received the Medal January 5, 1906.
He died February 10, 1963 and is buried there in Prospect Hill Cemetery Norfolk, Nebraska
Norfolk, Nebraska
Norfolk is a city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States, 113 miles northwest of Omaha and 83 miles west of Sioux City at the intersection of U.S. Routes 81 and 275. The population was 24,210 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Nebraska. It is the principal city of the...
.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 August 1884, Blair, Nebr. Accredited to: Nebraska. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.Citation:
While serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime