Randolph Carter Berkeley-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.398 W 077° 04.356
18S E 320201 N 4304758
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 1767-SH.
Waymark Code: WMXWTQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2018
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He was born on January 9, 1875 in Staunton, VA and died on January 31, 1960 in Beaufort, SC. He attained the rank of Major General in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BERKELEY, RANDOLPH CARTER
• Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps
• Appointed from: Washington, D.C.
• G.O. No.: 177 4 December 1915
• Other Navy awards: Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Maj. Berkeley was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage, and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machinegun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets account for the small percentage of the losses of marines under his command.
Armed Service: Marines
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