The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

VAN ETTEN, HUDSON

Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 May 1874, Port Jervis, N.J. Accredited To: New Jersey. 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, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.

 

 

 

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