Anton Olsen (Medal of Honor)

Anton Olsen

Anton Olsen is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave 9158.
Born April 26, 1867(1867-04-26)
Norway
Died June 23, 1924(1924-06-23) (aged 50)
Place of burial Cypress Hills National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Battles/wars Spanish-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Ordinary Seaman Anton Olsen (April 26, 1867 – June 23, 1924) was a United States Navy quartermaster who received the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor recipients

Olsen died on June 23, 1924. He is buried in New York City in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave No. 9158.

Citation:

On board the USS 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.[1]

See also

Biography portal
United States Navy portal

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. ^ "Spanish American War Medal of Honor recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html. Retrieved December 24, 2007. 

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