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William Anderson (Medal of Honor)

For other people of a similar name, see William Anderson.
William Anderson
Bornc. 1852
Sweden
DiedMarch 11, 1908(1908-03-11) (aged 55–56) [1]
Brooklyn, New York
Place of burial
Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn[1]
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
RankCoxswain
UnitUSS Powhatan
AwardsMedal of Honor

William Anderson (c. 1852–1908) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Biography

Born in about 1852 in Sweden, Anderson migrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By June 28, 1878, he was serving as a coxswain on the USS Powhatan. On that day, he rescued First Class Boy W. H. Moffatt from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.[2]

Anderson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, 28 June 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b List of peace time Medal of Honors recipients (1871-1898) at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs history site
  2. ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
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