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Spanish–American War
Gustav A. Sundquist
Ordinary Seaman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
11 May 1898 · USS Nashville
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- USS Nashville
The citation
Official 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, Sundquist displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
