Hudson Van Etten
| Hudson Van Etten | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 17, 1874 Port Jervis, New York |
| Died | October 27, 1941 (aged 67) |
| Place of burial | Prospect Hill Cemetery Greenland, New Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | U.S.S. Nashville |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Hudson Van Etten (May 17, 1874 – October 27, 1941) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Van Etten was born May 17, 1874 in Port Jervis, New York and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as a seaman.[1]
He died October 27, 1941 and is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery Greenland, New Hampshire.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 May 1874, Port Jervis, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
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, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "War with Spain; Van Etten, Hudson entry". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- ↑ "Hudson Van Etten". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
External links
- "Hudson Van Etten". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
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