Frederick Behne
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BornOctober 3, 1873
Lodi, New Jersey, US
Lodi, New Jersey, US
DiedFebruary 11, 1918 (aged 44)
Brest, France
Brest, France
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Navy
Frederick Behne | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1873 Lodi, New Jersey, US |
| Died | February 11, 1918 (aged 44) Brest, France |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Watertender |
| Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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.
