Niels Drustrup-Arlington, VA
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action attached to the USS Utah for the battle at Vera Cruz on April 21, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 4378-RH.
Waymark Code: WMXX0X
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on October 17, 1876 in Sindal, Denmark and died on March 15, 1957 in Bridgeton, PA. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DRUSTRUP, NIELS
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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