CMOHS.org - Ordinary Seaman BJORKMAN, ERNEST H., U.S. Navy

Recipient Detail

Rank: Ordinary Seaman

Organization: U.S. Navy

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Born: 25 April 1881, Malmo, Sweden

Departed: Yes

Entered Service At:

G.O. Number: 145

Date of Issue: 12/26/1903

Accredited To: New York

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Citation

On board the U.S.S. Leyden, 21 January 1903, Bjorkman displayed heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel.