Oscar F. Nelson

1881 – 1951

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Oscar F. Nelson served the U.S. Navy. Oscar was 69 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Oscar F. Nelson

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U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

21 July 1905 · Machinist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy.

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.

13, 5 January 1906.

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Medal of Honor - Navy July 21, 1905 · Machinist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. 13, 5 January 1906.

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.

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