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U.S. Navy
Holtz, August
Holtz, August
Year of Action1910
Unit/CommandUSS North Dakota (BB-29)
HometownSt. Louis, Missouri
Citation

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

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1910

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