Photograph associated with Julien E. Gaujot

Veracruz occupation

Julien E. Gaujot

Captain · U.S. Army

Troop K, 1st U.S. Cavalry

13 April 1911 · Aqua Prieta, Mexico

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Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
West Virginia
Action
Aqua Prieta, Mexico

The citation

Official citation

Crossed the field of fire to obtain the permission of the rebel commander to receive the surrender of the surrounded forces of Mexican Federals and escort such forces, together with 5 Americans held as prisoners, to the American line.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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