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Oscar Frederick Nelson


U.S. Navy
Medal Of Honor

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On July 21, 1905, while at San Diego, California, a deadly boiler explosion ripped through the U.S.S. Bennington. Of the ships 197 officers and crew, 62 were killed and more than 40 were wounded. Machinist's Mate First Class Oscar Nelson was one of ten members of the Bennington's crew who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions to rescue comrades and minimize damage in the explosion and resulting fires.

Others cited in this action included: Carpenter's Mate Second Class George Brock, Chief Gunner's Mate John Clausey, Boatswain's Mate William Cronan, Quartermaster Third Class Raymond Davis, Watertender Emil Fredericksen, Seaman Rade Grbitch, Ship's Cook First Class Frank Hill, Machinist's Mate Oscar Nelson,

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