Oscar Charles Badger-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.776 W 077° 04.392
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in engagements at Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 3760-WS.
Waymark Code: WMXWTF
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2018
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He was born on June 26, 1890 in Washington D.C. and died on November 30, 1958 in Virginia. He attained the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BADGER, OSCAR CHARLES
• Rank and organization: Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: District of Columbia
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 191
• Other Navy Award: Navy Cross
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Ens. Badger was in both days' fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Armed Service: Navy
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