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U.S. Navy · United States 
Claus K. R. Clausen
1869 – 1958
Claus K. R. Clausen served the U.S. Navy. Claus was 89 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Clausen displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
529, 2 November 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
529, 2 November 1899.
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Clausen displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
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