James A. Walsh-East Farmingdale, NY
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Florida during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY in Section DSS-47A.
Waymark Code: WMXZ3Y
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2018
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He was born on July 24, 1897 in Manhattan, NY and died on May 29, 1960 on Montrose, NY. He attained the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WALSH, JAMES A.
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Entered service at: New York, N.Y.
• G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Florida; for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914.
Armed Service: Navy
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