Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Lauritz Nelson
Details
- Rank: Sailmaker's Mate (Highest Rank: Chief Boatswain's Mate)
- 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, Nelson displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: March 26, 1860, Norway
- Died: September 19, 1941
- Buried: Long Island National Cemetery (MH) (DSS-2), Farmingdale, NY, United States