Boatswain's Mate First Class Luovi Halling was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 15, 1904 off Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1899 - 1910 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Missouri. Halling was 37 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Halling was born on August 7, 1867 in Stockholm, Sweden — one of 17 recipients born in Sweden. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York. Halling died on March 22, 1928, at the age of 60. He is buried at St. Michael's Cemetery in East Elmhurst, New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Missouri, for heroism in attempting to rescue from drowning Cecil C. Young, ordinary seaman, 15 September 1904.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Spanish–American War.
Places
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Timeline
- August 7, 1867Born in Stockholm, Sweden
- September 15, 1904Act of valor — off Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsAge 37. U.S.S. Missouri
- March 22, 1928DiedAge 60.
- Resting placeSt. Michael's CemeteryEast Elmhurst, New York
Biography
Luovi Halling (August 7, 1867 – March 22, 1928) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for attempting to rescue a shipmate from drowning during a storm.
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