Lawrence C. Sinnett-Harrisville, WV
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 12.324 W 081° 03.054
17S E 495605 N 4339571
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Florida in the seizure of Vera Cruz on April 21, 1914. He is buried in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville, WV in Section 1N, Lot 23.
Waymark Code: WMXYQ0
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2018
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He was born on April 8, 1888 in Burnt House, WV and died on June 11, 1962 in Clarksburg, WV. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SINNETT, LAWRENCE C.
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Florida, Sinnett showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
Armed Service: Navy
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