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U.S. Navy
Van Etten, Hudson
Van Etten, Hudson
RankChief Watertender
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownPort Jervis, New York
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, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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