Veracruz occupation
Edward Orrick McDonnell
Ensign · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
21 and 22 April 1914 · Place not recorded
Public domain. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph Source file
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- Maryland
- Action
- Edward Orrick McDonnell, 21 and 22 April 1914
The citation
Official citation
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Posted on the roof of the Terminal Hotel and landing, Ens. McDonnell established a signal station there day and night, maintaining communication between troops and ships. At this exposed post he was continually under fire. One man was killed and 3 wounded at his side during the 2 days' fighting. He showed extraordinary heroism and striking courage and maintained his station in the highest degree of efficiency. All signals got through, largely due to his heroic devotion to duty.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.