Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Hudson van Etten
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Chief Watertender)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Nashville - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 16, 1899
Presented by Commander Raymond P. Rodgers of the USS Nashville at the Charlestown, MA, Navy Yard.
- Born: May 17, 1874, Port Jervis, Orange County, NY, United States
- Died: October 27, 1941, Kittery, ME, United States
- Buried: Prospect Cemetery (MH), Greenland, NH, United States