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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Niels Drustrup, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in Command of the U.S.S. Grebe, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines during World War I.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Utah

    Action Date:

    April 21, 1914
    War Department, General Orders No. 131, July 17, 1924

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Niels Drustrup, United States Navy, for meritorious service under fire on the occasion of landing of the naval forces at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on 21 April 1914. For several hours Lieutenant Drustrup was in charge of an advanced barricade under a heavy fire, and not only displayed utmost ability as a leader of men but also exerted a great steadying influence on the men around him. Lieutenant Drustrup was then attached to the U.S.S. Utah as a Chief Turret Captain.