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Henry
Joseph
Ziegemeier
March 27, 1867

–

October 15, 1930

Henry Ziegemeier graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1890. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Virginia

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Henry Ziegemeier graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1890.

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Henry Joseph Ziegemeier, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. VIRGINIA in the Atlantic Fleet during World War I.