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U.S. Navy · United States 
Hudson Van Etten
1874 – 1941
Hudson Van Etten served the U.S. Navy. Hudson was 67 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
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, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
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, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
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