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Heinrich Behnke (April 10, 1882 – June 19, 1952) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Heinrich Behnke | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1882 Germany |
| Died | June 19, 1952 (aged 70) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1902 - 1925 |
| Rank | Chief Watertender |
| Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Behnke was born April 10, 1882, in Germany and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy in 1902.[1] He was stationed aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) as a seaman first class when, on January 25, 1905, a manhole plate blew out of boiler D. For his actions, received the Medal of Honor March 20, 1905.[2][3]
He died June 19, 1952.
Rank and organization: Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 April 1882, Germany. Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905.
Citation:
While serving aboard the U.S.S. Iowa, Behnke displayed extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.[2]
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