John Walter Ehle (May 11, 1873 – July 25, 1927) was a Fireman First Class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
John Walter Ehle | |
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| Born | May 11, 1873 Kearney, Nebraska, US |
| Died | July 25, 1927 (aged 54) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Concord |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editEhle was born May 11, 1873, in Kearney, Nebraska and after entering the navy he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Concord as a Fireman First Class.[1]
He died July 25, 1927.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 11 May 1873, Kearney, Nebr. Accredited to: Nebraska. G.O. No.: 502 14 December 1898.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Concord off Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, 21 May 1898. Following the blowing out of a lower manhole plate joint on boiler B of that vessel, Ehle assisted in hauling the fires in the hot, vapor_filled atmosphere which necessitated the playing of water into the fireroom from a hose.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "EHLE, JOHN WALTER". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on April 23, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
External links
edit- "John Walter Ehle". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
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