Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
August
Holtz
February 12, 1871

–

March 5, 1938

Cemetery:

Long Island National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Watertender

    Division:

    U.S.S. North Dakota

    Action Date:

    September 8, 1910
    War Department, General Orders No. 83, October 4, 1910

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Chief Watertender August Holtz, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving on board the U.S.S. NORTH DAKOTA, during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910.