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Veracruz occupation

John Grady

Lieutenant · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

22 April 1914 · Place not recorded

Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Action
John Grady, 22 April 1914

The citation

Official citation

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. During the second day's fighting, the service performed by Lt. Grady, in command of the 2d Regiment, Artillery, was eminent and conspicuous. From necessarily exposed positions, he shelled the enemy from the strongest position.

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