Oscar Frederick Nelson (November 5, 1881 – September 26, 1951) was a machinist's mate first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Oscar Frederick Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1881 Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Died | September 26, 1951 (aged 69) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Machinist's Mate |
| Unit | USS Bennington (PG-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editNelson was born November 5, 1881, in Minneapolis, Minnesota and after joining the navy was stationed aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) as a machinist's mate first class. On July 21, 1905, the USS Bennington was in San Diego, California when a boiler exploded. For his actions he received the Medal January 5, 1906.[1][2]
He was married to Anna D. Nelson. He died September 26, 1951, and is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Machinist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 November 1881, Minneapolis, Minn. Accredited to: Minnesota. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Nelson, Oscar Frederick entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ "Bennington". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center. February 8, 2006. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ Fort Snelling National Cemetery
External links
edit- "Oscar Frederick Nelson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- "Nelson, Oscar Frederick - 1908 Medal of Honor". Veterans Memorial Hall. Retrieved September 24, 2010.