Charles Luers Nordsiek, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1896
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 09-Mar-1937
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Charles Luers Nordsiek
- Charles Luers Nordsiek (April 19, 1896 – March 9, 1937) was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz. He received the Medal of Honor at the age of 18 making him one of the youngest recipients of the medal in its history.
- Shortly after the United States' entry into World War I, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Naval Auxiliary Reserve on May 29, 1917.He died March 9, 1937 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
- His grave can be found in section 7, lot 10230-SS.
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