John Grady-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.236 W 077° 04.242
18S E 320359 N 4304454
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle at Vera Cruz on April 22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 4, Site 2723-2-RH.
Waymark Code: WMXXMA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2018
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He was born on December 25, 1872 in New Brunswick, Canada and died on December 9, 1956. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GRADY, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• Appointed from: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy award: Navy Cross
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. During the second day's fighting, the service performed by Lt. Grady, in command of the 2d Regiment, Artillery, was eminent and conspicuous. From necessarily exposed positions, he shelled the enemy from the strongest position.
Armed Service: Navy
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