Edward Boers

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

On board the U.S.S. Bennington, 21 July 1905. Following the explosion of a boiler of that vessel, Boers displayed extraordinary heroism in the resulting action.

Rank: Seaman
Conflicts: Interim 1901-1911
Organization: U.S. Navy

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