Albert Beyer
Albert E Beyer (June 13, 1859 – October 29, 1929) was a United States Navy Coxswain who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Cienfuegos during the Spanish–American War. He was one of 52 sailors and marines awarded the medal for actions during that battle. Albert is buried in the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, in the Naval Asylum plot.[1]
Albert E Beyer | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1859 Hannover, Kingdom of Hanover |
| Died | October 29, 1929 (aged 70) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1898–? |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Unit | USS Nashville (PG-7) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Coxswain, United States Navy. Born: June 13, 1859, Hanover, Germany. Entered Service At: Boston, Mass. G.O. No.: 521, July 7, 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Beyer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Footnotes
- "Albert Beyer (1859-1929)". www.friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
References
- "Medal of Honor citation". Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- "Burial Plot". Retrieved September 24, 2010.