Anton Olsen (Medal of Honor)

Ordinary Seaman Anton Olsen (July 10, 1873 – June 23, 1924) was a Norwegian-born United States Navy quartermaster who received the Medal of Honor.

[1] He is buried in New York City in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave No.

Citation: On board the USS 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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