ZIEGEMEIER-HENRY
HENRY J. ZIEGEMEIER
RADM
Henry Joseph Ziegemeier Date of birth: March 27, 1867
Date of death: 15-Oct-30
Henry Ziegemeier graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1890. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Henry Joseph Ziegemeier, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. VIRGINIA in the Atlantic Fleet during World War I.
General Orders: Henry Ziegemeier graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1890.
Action Date: World War I
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Virginia
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret