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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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Eilers was born August 11, 1870 in [[Newark, New Jersey]] and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1885.<ref name=navalregister>{{Cite news |
Eilers was born August 11, 1870, in [[Newark, New Jersey]] and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1885.<ref name=navalregister>{{Cite news |
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|publisher=[[Naval Historical Center]], [[United States Navy]] |
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| ⚫ | }}</ref> After joining the Navy he was stationed aboard the {{USS|Philadelphia|C-4}} as a gunner's mate. On September 17, 1892 the {{USS|Philadelphia|C-4|6}} was participating in a mock attack on [[Fort McHenry]], [[Baltimore, Maryland]] when a cartridge exploded prematurely. Hot embers blew down one of the ammunition chutes, nearly injuring three other members of the crew and causing others to run for their lives. Although the ammunition could have ignited at any time due to the hot embers Eilers risked his life to remain at his post in the magazine until all of the burning particles had been stamped out. |
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| ⚫ | }}</ref> After joining the Navy he was stationed aboard the {{USS|Philadelphia|C-4}} as a gunner's mate. On September 17, 1892, the {{USS|Philadelphia|C-4|6}} was participating in a mock attack on [[Fort McHenry]], [[Baltimore, Maryland]] when a cartridge exploded prematurely. Hot embers blew down one of the ammunition chutes, nearly injuring three other members of the crew and causing others to run for their lives. Although the ammunition could have ignited at any time due to the hot embers Eilers risked his life to remain at his post in the magazine until all of the burning particles had been stamped out. |
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For his actions Eilers received the Medal of Honor on November 22, 1892.<ref name=AMOHW>{{Cite web |
For his actions Eilers received the Medal of Honor on November 22, 1892.<ref name=AMOHW>{{Cite web |
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|title = Interim Awards, 1871-1898; Eilers, Henry A. entry |
|title = Interim Awards, 1871-1898; Eilers, Henry A. entry |
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|publisher= [[United States Army Center of Military History]] |
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|url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/int1871-98.html |
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In addition to the Medal of Honor [[Secretary of the Navy]] [[Benjamin F. Tracy]] issued General Order number 404 directing that Eilers be promoted to the rank of acting gunner for "extraordinary heroism".<ref name=promotion>{{Cite news |accessdate=September 29, 2010|url= https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1892/11/28/106893499.pdf |work=Promoted for Gallant Conduct |title= Gunners' Mate Eilers Meets With Merited Advancement |publisher=[[New York Times]] |
In addition to the Medal of Honor [[Secretary of the Navy]] [[Benjamin F. Tracy]] issued General Order number 404 directing that Eilers be promoted to the rank of acting gunner for "extraordinary heroism".<ref name=promotion>{{Cite news |accessdate=September 29, 2010|url= https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1892/11/28/106893499.pdf |work=Promoted for Gallant Conduct |title= Gunners' Mate Eilers Meets With Merited Advancement |publisher=[[New York Times]] |date=November 28, 1892}}</ref> His date of rank as gunner was November 5, 1892.<ref>U.S. Navy Register. 1896. pg. 58.</ref> |
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He was assigned to the {{USS|Kentucky|BB-6}} on September 5, 1899<ref name=assignement>{{Cite book |accessdate=September 29, 2010 |
He was assigned to the {{USS|Kentucky|BB-6}} on September 5, 1899<ref name=assignement>{{Cite book |accessdate=September 29, 2010 |
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==Death and burial== |
==Death and burial== |
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While serving aboard the ''Kentucky'' in the [[Philippines]] on June 30, 1901 Eilers died of [[heart disease]]. His body was returned to the United States in September 1901 and buried a few days later in Cypress Hills Cemetery [[Brooklyn, New York]]. |
While serving aboard the ''Kentucky'' in the [[Philippines]] on June 30, 1901, Eilers died of [[heart disease]]. His body was returned to the United States in September 1901 and buried a few days later in Cypress Hills Cemetery [[Brooklyn, New York]].<ref name=obituary>{{Cite news |accessdate=September 29, 2010|url= https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1901/09/30/119081539.pdf |work=Obituary |title= Funeral of Chief Gunner Eilers|date=September 29, 1901|publisher=[[New York Times]] }}</ref> |
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== Medal of Honor citation == |
== Medal of Honor citation == |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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{{Portal|Biography |
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* [[List of Medal of Honor recipients |
* [[List of Medal of Honor recipients in non-combat incidents]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:31, 29 July 2024
Henry Anton Eilers | |
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| Born | August 11, 1870 Newark, New Jersey, US |
| Died | June 30, 1901 (aged 30) Philippines |
| Place of burial | Cypress Hills Cemetery Brooklyn, New York |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Gunner's Mate |
| Unit | USS Philadelphia (C-4) USS Kentucky (BB-6) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Henry Anton Eilers (August 11, 1870 – June 30, 1901) was a gunner's mate serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
[edit]Eilers was born August 11, 1870, in Newark, New Jersey and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1885.[1] After joining the Navy he was stationed aboard the USS Philadelphia (C-4) as a gunner's mate. On September 17, 1892, the USS Philadelphia was participating in a mock attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland when a cartridge exploded prematurely. Hot embers blew down one of the ammunition chutes, nearly injuring three other members of the crew and causing others to run for their lives. Although the ammunition could have ignited at any time due to the hot embers Eilers risked his life to remain at his post in the magazine until all of the burning particles had been stamped out.
For his actions Eilers received the Medal of Honor on November 22, 1892.[2][3]
In addition to the Medal of Honor Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F. Tracy issued General Order number 404 directing that Eilers be promoted to the rank of acting gunner for "extraordinary heroism".[4] His date of rank as gunner was November 5, 1892.[5]
He was assigned to the USS Kentucky (BB-6) on September 5, 1899[6] and was married sometime in the same year.
Death and burial
[edit]While serving aboard the Kentucky in the Philippines on June 30, 1901, Eilers died of heart disease. His body was returned to the United States in September 1901 and buried a few days later in Cypress Hills Cemetery Brooklyn, New York.[7]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1871, Newark, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 404, 22 November 1892.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Philadelphia during the sham attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md., 17 September 1892. Displaying extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on this occasion, Eilers remained at his post in the magazine and stamped out the burning particles of a prematurely exploded cartridge which had blown down the chute.[2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1871-1898; Eilers, Henry A. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Archived from the original on May 14, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- ^ "Philadelphia". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- ^ "Gunners' Mate Eilers Meets With Merited Advancement" (PDF). Promoted for Gallant Conduct. New York Times. November 28, 1892. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- ^ U.S. Navy Register. 1896. pg. 58.
- ^ Gunners, Eilers, Henry A. entry. Washington, D.C.: United States Navy. January 1, 1900. p. 70. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Funeral of Chief Gunner Eilers" (PDF). Obituary. New York Times. September 29, 1901. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
External links
[edit]- "Henry A. Eilers". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- "Photo #: NH 46715 (Complete Caption) USS Kentucky (BB-6)". Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data. Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center. February 4, 1999. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2010.