| Oscar Frederick Nelson | |
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| Born | November 5, 1881 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Died | April 2, 1929 (aged 47) |
| Place of burial | Fort Snelling National Cemetery Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Machinist's Mate First Class |
| Unit | USS Bennington (PG-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Oscar Frederick Nelson (November 5, 1881-September 26, 1951) was a machinist's mate first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Nelson was born November 5, 1881 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and after joining the navy was stationed aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) as a machinist's mate first class. On July 21, 1905 the USS Bennington was in San Diego, California when a boiler exploded. For his actions he received the Medal January 5, 1906.[1][2]
He was married to Anna D. Nelson but died September 26, 1951 and is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery Minneapolis, Minnesota.[3] His grave can be found in section DS, grave 64-N.[3] His wife died January 15, 1981 and is buried near him in plot plot 64-S.[4]
Rank and organization: Machinist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 November 1881, Minneapolis, Minn. Accredited to: Minnesota. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.[1]