Mons Monssen

Mons Monssen
Mon Monssen
Born(1867-01-20)January 20, 1867
Bergen, Norway
DiedFebruary 10, 1930(1930-02-10) (aged 63)
Brooklyn, New York, US
Place of burial
Cypress Hills National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1889–1925
RankLieutenant
UnitUSS Missouri (BB-11)
ConflictsWorld War I
AwardsMedal of Honor

Mons Monssen (January 20, 1867 – February 10, 1930) was a Norwegian-American sailor in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for heroism while serving about the USS Missouri (BB-11).

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