Albert E Beyer (June 13, 1859 – October 29, 1929) was a
United States Navy
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Coxswain
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who received the
Medal of Honor
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for actions during the
Battle of Cienfuegos
The Battle of Cienfuegos, also known as the Raid on Cienfuegos, was an engagement of the Spanish–American War, intended by the United States Navy to tighten its blockade of Cuba.
Background
The Spanish were using undersea cables as a means to ...
during the
Spanish–American War
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. He was one of 52 sailors and
marines
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awarded the medal for actions during that battle. Albert is buried in the
Mount Moriah Cemetery in
Yeadon, Pennsylvania
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Geography
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, in the Naval Asylum plot.
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.
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1859 births
1929 deaths
Burials at Mount Moriah Cemetery (Philadelphia)
German-born Medal of Honor recipients
Emigrants from the Kingdom of Hanover to the United States
Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
United States Navy sailors
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