World War I
| Unit | Lafayette Radio Station |
|---|---|
| Rank | Chief Special Mechanic U.S. Navy |
| Entered Service From | Ohio |
| Date of Death | August 25 1918 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Tablets of the Missing
Brookwood American Cemetery |
Medal of Honor (Navy)
Chief Special Mechanic Gustaf A. Sundquist was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions on May, 11, 1898 during the Spanish-American War. The Medal of Honor Citation reads:
SUNDQUIST, GUSTAV A.
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy
Accredited to: New York
G.O. No: 529, 2 November 1899
"On board the USS Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Sundquist displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness through this action."
SUNDQUIST, GUSTAV A.
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy
Accredited to: New York
G.O. No: 529, 2 November 1899
"On board the USS Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Sundquist displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness through this action."