Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Chief Watertender August Holtz received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 8, 1910 aboard U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine Islands — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1899 - 1910 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. North Dakota. Holtz was 39 years old.
5 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on June 13, 1911 — presented by Pres. William H. Taft.
Holtz was born on February 12, 1871 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Holtz died on March 5, 1938, at the age of 67. He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. North Dakota, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- February 12, 1871Born in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri
- September 8, 1910Act of valor — U.S.S. North Dakota at sea, Philippine IslandsAge 39. U.S.S. North Dakota
- June 13, 1911Medal of Honor presentedPresented by Pres. William H. Taft
- March 5, 1938DiedAge 67.
- Resting placeLong Island National CemeteryFarmingdale, New York
Biography
August Holtz (February 12, 1871 – March 5, 1938) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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