U.S. Navy
Volz, RobertRankGunner's Mate First Class
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownSan Francisco, California
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, Volz displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
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