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Albert Beyer
June 13, 1859(1859-06-13) – October 29, 1929 (aged 70)
Place of birth	Hannover, Germany
Place of death	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1898-?
Rank	Coxswain
Unit	U.S.S. Nashville
Battles/wars	Spanish-American War Battle of Cienfuegos
Awards	Medal of Honor

Albert Beyer (June 13, 1859 – October 29, 1929) was a United States Navy Coxswain awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Cienfuegos during the Spanish-American War. He was one of 52 sailors and Marines awarded the Medal for actions during that battle.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Coxswain, United States Navy. Born: June 13, 1859, Hanover, Germany. Entered Service At: Boston, Mass. G.O. No.: 521, July 7, 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Beyer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish-American War

United States Navy portal

References

• Medal of Honor citation
• Burial Plot

External links

• Albert Beyer at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2008-07-02