Isaac L. Fasseur
Isaac Laurens Fasseur | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1859 Flushing, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Ordinary Seaman |
| Unit | USS Lackawanna |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Isaac Laurens Fasseur (December 13, 1859, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Biography
Born in 1859 in Flushing, Netherlands,[1] Fasseur was living in Valparaíso, Chile, when he joined the U.S. Navy.[2][3] By June 13, 1884, he was serving as an ordinary seaman on the USS Lackawanna. On that day, while Lackawanna was at Callao, Peru, William Cruise fell overboard and was rescued by Fasseur and another sailor, Captain of the Hold Louis Williams. For this action, both Fasseur and Williams were awarded the Medal of Honor.[2]
Fasseur's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna, 13 June 1884, at Callao, Peru, Fasseur rescued William Cruise, who had fallen overboard, from drowning.[2]
See also
References
- ^ birth certificate: Geboorteakte Isaac Laurens Fasseur, 13-12-1859, p. 97
- ^ a b c "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved September 11, 2010.
- ^ "Isaac L. Fasseur". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 11, 2010.
External links
- "Isaac L. Fasseur". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 11, 2010.