Middleton Stuart Elliott-San Diego, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 32° 41.184 W 117° 14.664
11S E 477088 N 3616548
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 Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA in Section P, Site 2628.
Waymark Code: WMXX11
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on October 16, 1872 in Beaufort, SC and died on October 29, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA. He attained the rank of Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ELLIOTT, MIDDLETON STUART
• Rank and organization: Surgeon, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: South Carolina
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Surg. Elliott was eminent and conspicuous in the efficient establishment and operation of the base hospital, and in his cool judgment and courage in supervising first aid stations on the firing line and removing the wounded.
Armed Service: Navy
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