On board the USS Florida, Zuiderveld showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz) References 1888 births 1978 deaths United States Navy officers United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients Burials at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Battle of Veracruz (1914) recipients of the Medal of Honor