U.S. Navy
Sundquist, Gustav AdolfRankChief Special Mechanic
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownIrsta
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, Sundquist displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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