

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Chief Machinist Karl Westa, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving on board the U.S.S. NORTH DAKOTA, during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 83, October 4, 1910
Action Date: 8-Sep-10
Service: Navy
Rank: Chief Machinist
Division: U.S.S. North Dakota
1875 |
April 8, 1875
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Norway
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1910 |
1910
Age 34
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1949 |
March 3, 1949
Age 73
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Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA
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