Edwin A. Anderson-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.752 W 077° 04.392
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Vera Cruz on April 22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 3798.
Waymark Code: WMXWTD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2018
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He was born in Wilmington, NC and died on September 23, 1933 in Wilmington NC. He attained the rank of Admiral in the US Navy and was Commander in Chief Asiatic Fleet in 1922. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ANDERSON, EDWIN A.
• Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: North Carolina
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy award: Distinguished Service Medal
Citation: For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914, in command of the 2d Seaman Regiment. Marching his regiment across the open space in front of the Naval Academy and other buildings, Capt. Anderson unexpectedly met a heavy fire from riflemen, machineguns and l_pounders, which caused part of his command to break and fall back, many casualties occurring amongst them at the time. His indifference to the heavy fire, to which he himself was exposed at the head of his regiment, showed him to be fearless and courageous in battle.
Armed Service: Navy
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