Charles Luers Nordsiek (April 19, 1896 – March 9, 1937) was a seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
Charles Luers Nordsiek | |
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 Grave at Arlington National Cemetery | |
| Born | April 19, 1896 New York City, US |
| Died | March 9, 1937 (aged 40) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | USS Florida |
| Battles / wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He received the Medal of Honor at the age of 18 making him one of the youngest recipients of the medal in its history. Shortly after the United States' entry into World War I, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Naval Auxiliary Reserve on May 29, 1917.[1]
He died March 9, 1937, and is buried next to his wife Mary (1898–1966) at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 April 1896, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Nordsiek showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914.
See also
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References
edit- ^ Register of Commissioned Officers of the United States Navy. January 1, 1919. pg. 607.
- ^ Burial Detail: Nordsiek, Charles L (Section 7, Grave 10230) – ANC Explorer
- "'Charles Nordsiek' entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
External links
edit- Charles Luere Nordsiek, at ArlingtonCemetery.net, 12 October 2022, an unofficial website
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