Robert Semple-San Diego, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 32° 41.310 W 117° 14.646
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Florida during the landing at Vera Cruz on April 21, 1914. He is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA in Section OSA, Site 192.
Waymark Code: WMXYHP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2018
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He was born on August 18, 1887 in Pittsburgh, PA and died on May 13, 1943 in San Diego, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SEMPLE, ROBERT
• Rank and organization: Chief Gunner, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 120, 10 January 1924
• Other Navy award: Navy Cross
Citation: For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the American naval forces at Vera Cruz on 21 April 1914. C.G. Semple was then attached to the U.S.S. Florida as a chief turret captain.
Armed Service: Navy
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