Charles Conway Hartigan-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.338 W 077° 04.362
18S E 320190 N 4304647
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 2194-B.
Waymark Code: WMXXV6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2018
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He was born on September 13, 1882 in Middletown, NY and died on February 25, 1944 in Santa Clara, CA. He attained the rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HARTIGAN, CHARLES CONWAY
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. During the second day's fighting the service performed by him was eminent and conspicuous. He was conspicuous for the skillful handling of his company under heavy rifle and machinegun fire, for which conduct he was commended by his battalion commander.
Armed Service: Navy
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