Anton Olsen-Brooklyn, NY
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N 40° 41.250 W 073° 52.938
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Cypress Hill National Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in Section 2, Site 9158.
Waymark Code: WMY2R8
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2018
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He was born on July 10, 1873 in Oslo, Norway and died on June 23, 1924 in Manhattan, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: OLSEN, ANTON
• Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Olsen displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
Armed Service: Navy
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