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U.S. Navy
Nordstrom, Isador A.
Nordstrom, Isador A.
RankLieutenant
Year of Action1906
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge (BB-5)
HometownGoteborg
Citation

For gallant conduct upon the occasion of the disastrous fire of accidentally ignited powder charges, which occurred in the forward turret of the USS Kearsage during target practice on 13 April 1906. Chief Boatswain Nordstrom, then chief boatswain’s mate, was among the first to enter the turret in order to assist in bringing out the injured.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1906

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