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Albert E. Beyer

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Albert E. Beyer

Birth
Hanover, Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Death
29 Oct 1929 (aged 70)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot
Naval Asylum Plot Section 1, Row 3, Plot 3, Grave # G 614
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Hanover, Germany, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Coxswain on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Beyer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Hanover, Germany, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Coxswain on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Beyer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

Bio by: RPD2

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C.M.A.A. - U.S.N.
MEDAL OF HONOR
CIENFUEGOS CUBA
1898

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21883/albert_e-beyer: accessed ), memorial page for Albert E. Beyer (13 Jun 1859–29 Oct 1929), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21883, citing Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.