
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
OLSEN, ANTON
Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 26 April 1867,
Norway. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from
Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Olsen displayed
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
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