About Norman Edsall
Lived 1873 – 1899 (aged 25). Norman Edsall was an American sailor.
Norman Eckley Edsall (3 June 1873 – 1 April 1899) was a sailor in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War.
Biography
Born in Columbus, Kentucky, Edsall enlisted in the U.S. Navy 27 June 1898. While serving on the protected cruiser , Seaman Edsall went ashore with a landing party on 1 April 1899 to suppress hostile natives near Vailele, Samoa. He was killed attempting to carry his wounded commander, Lieutenant Philip Lansdale, to safety, and is buried on Samoa.
Legacy Two U.S. Navy ships have been named USS Edsall (DD-219 and DE-129) in his honor.
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Who was Norman Edsall?
Spanish-American War sailor
When was Norman Edsall born?
Norman Edsall was born on 3 June 1873 in Columbus.
When did Norman Edsall die?
Norman Edsall died on 1 April 1899 in Apia.
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Norman Edsall was a sailor.
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Norman Edsall was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norman Edsall. https://biography.guide/norman-edsall/
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