William Anderson (Medal of Honor)
William Anderson (1852–1908) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
William Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1852 Sweden |
| Died | March 11, 1908 (aged 55–56) [1] Brooklyn, New York |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Unit | USS Powhatan |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Born in 1852 in Sweden, Anderson migrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By June 28, 1878, he was serving as a coxswain on the USS Powhatan. On that day, he rescued First Class Boy W. H. Moffatt from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.[2]
Anderson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, 28 June 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy.[2]
References
- List of peace time Medal of Honors recipients (1871-1898) at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs history site
- "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
External links
- "William Anderson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
- "William Anderson". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
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