Randolph Carter Berkeley

Branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Era

Expeditions, 1871–1933

Home state

District of Columbia

Action

Randolph Carter Berkeley, 21 and 22 April 1914

The citation

Official citation

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Maj. Berkeley was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage, and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machinegun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets account for the small percentage of the losses of marines under his command.

Sources

• U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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