Frederick Behne
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Frederick Behne (October 3, 1873 – February 11, 1918) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Frederick Behne | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1873 Lodi, New Jersey, US |
| Died | February 11, 1918 (aged 44) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Watertender |
| Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Behne was born October 3, 1873, in Lodi, New Jersey. After joining the Navy he was stationed aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) as a Fireman First Class. On January 25, 1905, a manhole plate blew out of boiler D. For his actions he received the Medal on March 20, 1905.[1][2]
Behne later reached the rank of Chief Watertender. He died of pneumonia on February 11, 1918, while serving at a naval base in Brest, France.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 3 October 1873, Lodi, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Iowa, 25 January 1905. Following the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D of that vessel, Behne displayed extraordinary heroism in the resulting action.[1]
