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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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Ordinary Seaman Anton Olsen (April 26, 1867 – June 23, 1924) was a United States Navy quartermaster who received the Medal of Honor.
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Olsen died on June 23, 1924. He is buried in New York City in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave No. 9158.
- Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.
*Born: 26 April 1867, in Norway.
*Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899.
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On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Olsen displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
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