Charles Francis Bishop
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Charles Francis Bishop was a United States Navy
sailor received the Medal of Honor
for actions on board the during the Veracruz Campaign.
Citation:
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
sailor received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for actions on board the during the Veracruz Campaign.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Quartermaster Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: August 2, 1898, Pittsburgh, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 101, June 15, 1914.Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 21, 1914.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)