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Charles Luers Nordsiek (April 19, 1896 – March 9, 1937) was a seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz. He received the Medal of Honor at the age of 18 making him one of the youngest recipients of the medal in its history. Shortly after the United States' entry into World War I, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Naval Auxiliary Reserve on May 29, 1917. He died March 9, 1937, and is buried next to his wife Mary (1898–1966) at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.