Veracruz occupation
John Arthur Hughes
Captain · U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps
21 and 22 April 1914 · Place not recorded
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- Branch
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- John Arthur Hughes, 21 and 22 April 1914
The citation
Official citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Capt. Hughes was in both days' fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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