Historical records matching Hudson Van Etten
About Hudson Van Etten
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Hudson Van Etten, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, Seaman Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 521 (July 7, 1899)
Action Date: May 11, 1898
Service: Navy
Rank: Seaman
Division: U.S.S. Nashville
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Hudson Van Etten's Timeline
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May 17, 1874
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Port Jervis, Orange, New York, United States
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| 1941 |
October 27, 1941
Age 67
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Prospect Hill Cemetery, Greenland, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
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