Robert Volz (born January 31, 1875) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Robert Volz | |
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| Born | January 31, 1875 San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1900 |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | U.S.S. Nashville |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editVolz was born January 31, 1875, in Hamberg near of Pforzheim, Germany, son of Emma Volz born Sickinger and Johannes Volz, and enlisted in the Navy from Norfolk, Virginia in August 1897 for a three-year term.[1] After entering the navy he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as a seaman.[2]
Volz's date of death and place of burial are unknown.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born. 31 January 1875, San Francisco, Calif. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Volz displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.[2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Lost to History » Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States".
- ^ a b "War with Spain; Volz, Robert entry". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
External links
edit- "Robert Volz". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 21, 2010.