Richard Wainwright, Jr.-Annapolis, MD
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, MD in Section 2, Lot 140A.
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Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2018
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He was born on September 15, 1881 in Washington, D.C. and died on March 28, 1944 in Annapolis, MD. He attained the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WAINWRIGHT, RICHARD, JR.
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: District of Columbia
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Lt. Wainwright was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. In seizing the customhouse, he encountered for many hours the heaviest and most pernicious concealed fire of the entire day, but his courage and coolness under trying conditions were marked.
Armed Service: Navy
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