U.S. Navy
Krause, ErnestConflictSpanish American War
RankGunner's Mate
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
BirthplaceLubeck
Citation
On board the USS Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Krause displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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