Niels Drustrup
Niels Drustrup | |
|---|---|
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles / wars | Spanish-American War Mexican Revolution *Battle of Veracruz World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Niels Drustrup (October 17, 1876 –March 15, 1957) was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
He died March 15, 1957 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 3, lot 4378-RH.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 October 1876, Denmark. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 131, 17 July 1924.
Citation:
- For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of landing of the naval forces at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on 21 April 1914. For several hours Lt. Drustrup was in charge of an advanced barricade under a heavy fire, and not only displayed utmost ability as a leader of men but also exerted a great steadying influence on the men around him. Lt. Drustrup was then attached to the U.S.S. Utah as a chief turret captain.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the 1914 United States occupation of Veracruz
References
- Niels Drustrup at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2009-05-21
- ""NIELS DRUSTRUP" entry". Medal of Honor Recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- Arlington Cemetery Website bio
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