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ENS Harry Edward Betzig

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ENS Harry Edward Betzig

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
5 Oct 1957 (aged 69)
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Harry E. Betzig, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession while in Command of the U.S.S.C. #181, a mine sweeper engaged in the difficult and hazardous work of removing the mines of the North Sea Mine Barrage during World War I.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Harry E. Betzig, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession while in Command of the U.S.S.C. #181, a mine sweeper engaged in the difficult and hazardous work of removing the mines of the North Sea Mine Barrage during World War I.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)

Inscription

ENSIGN USNR
ENLISTED JUNE 14 1917
DISCHARGED JAN 27 1920



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