William Adolphus Crouse
William Adolphus Crouse (October 22, 1866, Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania – June 27, 1941) was an American Medal of Honor recipient. He served in the US Navy during the Spanish–American War as a watertender aboard the USS Concord. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery off Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippines, May 21, 1898. He was awarded his Medal on December 14, 1898.
William Adolphus Crouse | |
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Born | Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania | October 22, 1866
Died | June 27, 1941 74) | (aged
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1898 |
Unit | USS Concord |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Following the blowout of a lower manhole plate joint on boiler B of that vessel, Crouse hauled the fires in the hot, vapor-filled atmosphere which necessitated the playing of water into the fireroom from a hose.
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See also
External links
- "William Adolphus Crouse". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
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