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Veracruz occupation

Edward A. Gisburne

Electrician Third Class · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

21 and 22 April 1914 · USS Florida

Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
USS Florida

The citation

Official citation

On board the U.S.S. Florida during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914, and for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during this action.

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