Ernest Krause

Ernest Krause (July 3, 1866 – unknown) was an American coxswain serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.

Ernest Krause
Born	(1866-07-03)July 3, 1866 Lübeck, Germany
Died	Unknown
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Rank	Coxswain
Unit	USS Nashville (PG-7)
Battles / wars	Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Born on July 3, 1866, in Lübeck, Germany, Krause was living in New York City when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.^[1] He served in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Nashville (PG-7) as a coxswain.^[2]

On May 11, 1898, Nashville was given the task of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba. During the operation and facing heavy enemy fire, Krause continued to perform his duties throughout this action.^[2]

In January 1907, Krause was "discharged less than honorably" while stationed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.^[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 3 July 1866, Germany. Accredited to: New York. 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, Krause displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.^[2]

See also

• Biography portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War