Lauritz Nelson-East Farmingdale, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 45.174 W 073° 23.994
18T E 635074 N 4512558
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nashville at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY in Section DSS, Site 2.
Waymark Code: WMY2R6
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2018
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He was born on March 26, 1860 in Norway and died on September 16, 1941 in Farmingdale, NY. He attained the rank of Chief Boatswain’s Mate. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: NELSON, LAURITZ
• Rank and organization: Sailmaker's Mate, U.S. Navy
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
• Entered
• Other
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.
Armed Service: Navy
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