Hudson Van Etten-Greenland, NH
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Don.Morfe
N 43° 02.292 W 071° 05.094
19T E 330165 N 4767166
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nashville in Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Greenland, NH.
Waymark Code: WMY3EH
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2018
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He was born on May 17, 1874 in Port Jervis, NY and died on October 27, 1941 in Kittery ME. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: VAN ETTEN, HUDSON
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New Jersey
• 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, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
Armed Service: Navy
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