Robert Volz
Robert Volz | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | U.S.S. Nashville |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Robert Volz (born January 31, 1875) was an seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Volz was born January 31, 1875 in San Francisco, California and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as a seaman.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born. 31 January 1875, San Francisco, Calif. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Volz displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "War with Spain; Volz, Robert entry". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
External links
- "Robert Volz". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved on July 21, 2010