Oscar Frederick Nelson
Encyclopedia
Oscar Frederick Nelson was a machinist's mate first class serving in the United States Navy
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after joining the navy was stationed aboard the as a machinist's mate first class. On July 21, 1905 the was in San Diego, California
when a boiler exploded. For his actions he received the Medal January 5, 1906.
He was married to Anna D. Nelson but died September 26, 1951 and is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Minneapolis, Minnesota
. His grave can be found in section DS, grave 64-N. His wife died January 15, 1981 and is buried near him in plot plot 64-S.
Citation:
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Nelson was born November 5, 1881 in Minneapolis, MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
and after joining the navy was stationed aboard the as a machinist's mate first class. On July 21, 1905 the was in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
when a boiler exploded. For his actions he received the Medal January 5, 1906.
He was married to Anna D. Nelson but died September 26, 1951 and is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It encompasses , and as of April 24, 2007 had 172,001 interments.- History :...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
. His grave can be found in section DS, grave 64-N. His wife died January 15, 1981 and is buried near him in plot plot 64-S.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Machinist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 November 1881, Minneapolis, Minn. Accredited to: Minnesota. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime