Background
Van Etten was born May 17, 1874 in Portuguese Jervis, New York and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the United States.S. Nashville as a seaman.
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Hudson Etten
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Career
He died October 27, 1941 and is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery Greenland, New Hampshire.
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 May 1874, Port Jervis, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 May 1874, Port Jervis, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Van Etten displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.