Oscar Frederick Nelson
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Oscar Frederick Nelson
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| Born | November 5, 1881 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Machinist's Mate |
| Unit | USS Bennington (PG-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Oscar Frederick Nelson (November 5, 1881 – September 26, 1951) was a machinist's mate first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Nelson was born November 5, 1881 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and after joining the navy was stationed aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) as a machinist's mate first class. On July 21, 1905 the USS Bennington was in San Diego, California when a boiler exploded. For his actions he received the Medal January 5, 1906.[1][2]
He was married to Anna D. Nelson but died September 26, 1951 and is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery Minneapolis, Minnesota.[3] His grave can be found in section DS, grave 64-N.[3] His wife died January 15, 1981 and is buried near him in plot 64-S.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Machinist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 November 1881, Minneapolis, Minn. Accredited to: Minnesota. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.[1]
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