William A. Moffett-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.446 W 077° 04.416
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action as Commander of the USS Chester in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 1655-A.
Waymark Code: WMXYG0
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2018
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He was born on October 31, 1869 in Charleston, SC and died on April 4, 1933. He attained the rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MOFFETT, WILLIAM A.
• Rank and organization: Commander, U.S. Navy
• Entered service at: Charleston, S.C.
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy award: Distinguished Service Medal
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Comdr. Moffett brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns at a critical time with telling effect. His skill in mooring his ship at night was especially noticeable. He placed her nearest to the enemy and did most of the firing and received most of the hits.
Armed Service: Navy
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