U.S. Navy
Drustrup, NielsRankLieutenant Commander
Year of Action1914
Unit/CommandUSS Utah (BB-31)
Citation
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 USS Utah as a chief turret captain.
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