Edward A. Gisburne-Milton, MA
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N 42° 15.186 W 071° 03.654
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Florida at Vera Cruz April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Milton Cemetery, Milton, MA in the Circle Avenue Section, Lot 3485.
Waymark Code: WMXXM6
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2018
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He was born on June 14, 1892 in Providence, RI and died on August 29, 1955 in Chelsea, MA. He attained the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GISBURNE, EDWARD A.
• Rank and organization: Electrician Third Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Florida during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914, and for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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