Edward William Boers
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Edward William Boers (March 10, 1884 – April 2, 1929) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Edward William Boers | |
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Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | March 10, 1884 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1929 (aged 45) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Bennington (PG-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Boers was born March 10, 1884, in Cincinnati, Ohio and after joining the navy from Kentucky was stationed aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) as a seaman. On July 21, 1905, the USS Bennington was in San Diego, California when a boiler exploded. For his actions received the Medal January 5, 1906.[1][2][3]
He died April 2, 1929.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 March 1884, Cincinnati, Ohio. Accredited to: Kentucky. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.
- Citation
On board the U.S.S. Bennington, 21 July 1905. Following the explosion of a boiler of that vessel, Boers displayed extraordinary heroism in the resulting action.[1]
