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U.S. Navy
Nordsiek, Charles Luers
Nordsiek, Charles Luers
Ranklieutenant
Year of Action1914
Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

On board the USS Florida, Nordsiek showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1914

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