Niels Drustrup

1876 – 1957

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Niels Drustrup served the U.S. Navy. Niels was 80 years old.

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Headstone Front of Niels Drustrup. Arlington National Cemetery.

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Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of landing of the naval forces at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on 21 April 1914. For several hours Lt. Drustrup was in charge of an advanced barricade under a heavy fire, and not only displayed utmost ability as a leader of men but also exerted a great steadying influence on the men around him. Lt. Drustrup was then attached to the U.S.S. Utah as a chief turret captain.

131, 17 July 1924.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. 131, 17 July 1924.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 3

Grave 4378-RH

In Our Keeping

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