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August Ohmsen
1854 – 1938
August Ohmsen served the U.S. Navy. August was 83 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
21 August 1884 · USS Tallapoosa · Master-at-Arms, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa at the time of the sinking of that vessel, on the night of 21 August 1884. Clearing the berth deck, Ohmsen remained there until the water was waist deep, wading about with outstretched arms, rousing the men out of their hammocks. Then, going on deck, he assisted in lowering the first cutter and then the dinghy, of which he took charge.
326, 18 October 1884.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
326, 18 October 1884.
On board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa at the time of the sinking of that vessel, on the night of 21 August 1884. Clearing the berth deck, Ohmsen remained there until the water was waist deep, wading about with outstretched arms, rousing the men out of their hammocks. Then, going on deck, he assisted in lowering the first cutter and then the dinghy, of which he took charge.
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