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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.

Medal of Honor Recipient William Zuiderveld
Medal of Honor Recipient William Zuiderveld
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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