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Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy

Niels Drustrup

Details
  • Rank: Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Lieutenant Commander)
  • Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Utah
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the naval forces at Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914. For several hours Lt. Drustrup was in charge of an advanced barricade under a heavy fire, and not only displayed utmost ability as a leader of men but also exerted a great steadying influence on the men around him. Lt. Drustrup was then attached to the U.S.S. Utah as a chief turret captain.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: 1924
  • Born: October 17, 1876, Denmark
  • Died: March 15, 1957
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (3-4378-RH), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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