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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Zuiderveld
1888 – 1978
William Zuiderveld served the U.S. Navy for 12 years. William also served in the U.S. Navy. William served in World War I and World War II. William was 90 years old.
Service Record
Medal of Honor
21 April 1914 · Vera Cruz, Mexico · Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Zuiderveld showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
116, 9 August 1914.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
116, 9 August 1914.
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Zuiderveld showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
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William Zuiderveld
U.S. Navy
1908 - 1920
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