John Walter Ehle
John Walter Ehle (May 11, 1873 – July 25, 1927) was a Fireman First Class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
John Walter Ehle | |
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| Born | May 11, 1873 Kearney, Nebraska |
| Died | July 25, 1927 (aged 54) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Concord |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Ehle was born May 11, 1873 in Kearney, Nebraska and after entering the navy he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Concord as a Fireman First Class.[1]
He died July 25, 1927 and was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery Oakland, California.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 11 May 1873, Kearney, Nebr. Accredited to: Nebraska. G.O. No.: 502 14 December 1898.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Concord off Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, 21 May 1898. Following the blowing out of a lower manhole plate joint on boiler B of that vessel, Ehle assisted in hauling the fires in the hot, vapor_filled atmosphere which necessitated the playing of water into the fireroom from a hose.[1]
References
- "EHLE, JOHN WALTER". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
- "John Walter Ehle". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 5, 2010.