Karl Westa

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

On board the U.S.S. North Dakota, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910.

Rank: Chief Machinist's Mate
Conflicts: Interim 1901-1911
Organization: U.S. Navy

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