Jonas Howard Ingram-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 53.022 W 077° 04.176
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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 30, Site 643-RH.
Waymark Code: WMXY8P
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2018
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He was born on October 15, 1887 in Jeffersonville, IN and died on September 10, 1952 in San Diego, CA. He attained the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy was the Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: INGRAM, JONAS HOWARD
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Indiana
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy awards: Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal with gold stars in lieu of 2 additional DSM's
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 skillful and efficient handling of the artillery and machineguns of the Arkansas battalion, for which he was specially commended in reports.
Armed Service: Navy
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