Norman Edsall

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Norman Eckley Edsall (June 3, 1873 – April 1, 1899) was a U.S. Navy sailor who served during the Spanish–American War. Born in Columbus, Kentucky, he joined the Navy on June 27, 1898. While on the protected cruiser USS Philadelphia, Edsall went ashore with a landing party near Vailele, Samoa, on April 1, 1899. He was killed while trying to carry his wounded commander, Lieutenant Philip Lansdale, to safety, and is buried in Samoa. Two Navy ships have been named USS Edsall (DD-219 and DE-129) in his honor.