Julien E. Gaujot-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.548 W 077° 04.218
18S E 320407 N 4305031
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Aqua Prieta, Mexico on April 13, 1911. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 6, Site 8423-BH.
Waymark Code: WMXXM5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2018
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He was born on October 22, 1894 in Eagle Harbor, MI and died on April 7, 1938 in Williamson, WV. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GAUJOT, JULIEN E.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Troop K, 1st U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Aqua Prieta, Mexico, 13 April 1911
• Entered service at: Williamson, W. Va.
• Date of issue: 23 November 1912
Citation: Crossed the field of fire to obtain the permission of the rebel commander to receive the surrender of the surrounded forces of Mexican Federals and escort such forces, together with 5 Americans held as prisoners, to the American line.
Armed Service: Army
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