Anton Olsen (Medal of Honor)

Ordinary Seaman Anton Olsen (July 10, 1873 – June 23, 1924) was a Norwegian-born United States Navy quartermaster who received the Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor recipient Olsen died at Metropolitan Hospital in Brooklyn on June 23, 1924. He is buried at Cypress Hills National Cemetery in New York City, Section 2, Grave No. 9158.

Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy Born: 26 April 1867, in Norway Accredited to: Massachusetts G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899

Citation

On board the during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Olsen displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.

See also

List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

References