Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
William Zuiderveld
Details
- Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class (Highest Rank: Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Florida - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Zuiderveld showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 6, 1915
Presented by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels on the deck of the USS Florida at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York.
- Born: January 24, 1888, MI, United States
- Died: February 5, 1978, San Diego, CA, United States
- Buried: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (MH) (A-1-9-13), San Diego, CA, United States
- Location of Medal: Michigan Heroes Museum, Frankenmuth, MI
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