George McCall Courts-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.710 W 077° 04.212
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle at Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 7, Site 9874.
Waymark Code: WMXX0G
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on February 16, 1888 in Washington D.C. and died on August 1, 1932 in Newport, RI. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: COURTS, GEORGE McCALL
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: District of Columbia
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Lt.(j.g.) Courts was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties. He had well qualified himself by thorough study during his years of duty in Mexico to deal with the conditions of this engagement, and his services were of great value. He twice volunteered and passed in an open boat through the zone of fire to convey important orders to the Chester, then under a severe fire.
Armed Service: Navy
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