명예훈장 (Medal of Honor)해군
Wilson, August
- Boilermaker
- Danzig, Germany
공훈 기록 (Citation)
For gallant conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Puritan and at the time of the collapse of one of the crown sheets of boiler E on that vessel, 1 July 1897. Wrapping wet cloths about his face and arms, Wilson entered the fireroom and opened the safety valve, thus removing the danger of disabling the other boilers.