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American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Anderson (c. 1852–1908) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
William Anderson | |
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Born | c. 1852 Sweden |
Died | March 11, 1908 55–56) [1] Brooklyn, New York | (aged
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Coxswain |
Unit | USS Powhatan |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Born in about 1852 in Sweden, Anderson migrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By June 28, 1878, he was serving as a coxswain on the USS Powhatan. On that day, he rescued First Class Boy W. H. Moffatt from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.[2]
Anderson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, 28 June 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy.[2]
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