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He died June 19, 1952 and is buried in [[Long Island National Cemetery]] [[Farmingdale, New York]].<ref name=findagrave>{{Find a Grave|9224|work=Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients|author=Russ Dodge|date=May 4, 2000|accessdate=September 25, 2010}}</ref> |
He died June 19, 1952 and is buried in [[Long Island National Cemetery]] [[Farmingdale, New York]].<ref name=findagrave>{{Find a Grave|9224|work=Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients|author=Russ Dodge|date=May 4, 2000|accessdate=September 25, 2010}}</ref> |
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Heinrich Behnke | |
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Born | Germany | April 10, 1882
Died | June 19, 1952 | (aged 70)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1902 - 1925 |
Rank | Chief Watertender |
Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Heinrich Behnke (April 10, 1882 – June 19, 1952) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Behnke was born April 10, 1882 in Germany and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy in 1902.[1] He was stationed aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) as a seaman first class when, on January 25, 1905 a manhole plate blew out of boiler D. For his actions received the Medal of Honor March 20, 1905.[2][3]
He died June 19, 1952 and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale, New York.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 April 1882, Germany. Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905.
Citation:
While serving aboard the U.S.S. Iowa, Behnke displayed extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Service Profile
- ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Behnke, Heinrich entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
- ^ "Iowa". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center. February 8, 2006. Archived from the original on December 7, 2010. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Russ Dodge (May 4, 2000). "Heinrich Behnke". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
External links
- "Heinrich Behnke". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 24, 2010.