Charles Luers Nordsiek
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, New York |
| Died | March 9, 1937 (aged 40) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| 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 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 7, lot 10230-SS.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank 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.
References
- Register of Commissioned Officers of the United States Navy. January 1, 1919. pg. 607.
- "Charles Luers Nordsiek". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ""CHARLES NORDSIEK" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
- "Arlington Cemetery Biography". Retrieved September 24, 2010.