Guy Wilkinson Stuart Castle-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.392 W 077° 04.254
18S E 320349 N 4304743
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz for action in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 4345 SS.
Waymark Code: WMXX0D
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on February 8, 1879 in Portage, WI and died on August 10, 1919 at sea.
His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CASTLE, GUY WILKINSON STUART
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• Appointed from: Wisconsin
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion, Lt. Castle was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. In seizing the customhouse, he encountered for many hours the heaviest and most pernicious concealed fire of the entire day, but his courage and coolness under trying conditions were marked.
Armed Service: Navy
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