Edward William Boers
| Edward William Boers | |
|---|---|
 The back of Edward Boers Medal of Honor | |
| Born |
March 10, 1884 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | April 2, 1929 (aged 45) |
| Place of burial | Vine Street Hill Cemetery Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Bennington (PG-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward William Boers (March 10, 1884 – April 2, 1929) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Boers was born March 10, 1884 in Cincinnati, Ohio and after joining the navy from Kentucky was stationed aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) as a seaman. On July 21, 1905 the USS Bennington was in San Diego, California when a boiler exploded. For his actions received the Medal January 5, 1906.[1][2][3]
He died April 2, 1929 and is buried in Vine Street Hill Cemetery Cincinnati, Ohio.[4] His grave can be found in section 1, lot 111.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 March 1884, Cincinnati, Ohio. Accredited to: Kentucky. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Bennington, 21 July 1905. Following the explosion of a boiler of that vessel, Boers displayed extraordinary heroism in the resulting action.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Boers, Edward William entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ↑ "Bennington". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center. February 8, 2006. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ↑ "Seaman Edward William Boers, USN, (1884-1929)". Online Library of Selected Images: -- People-- United States. Naval Historical Center, United States Navy. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- 1 2 Don Morfe (March 29, 2004). "Edward William Boers". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
External links
- "Edward William Boers". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
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