Photograph associated with William Zuiderveld

Veracruz occupation

William Zuiderveld

Hospital Apprentice First Class · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

21 April 1914 · Vera Cruz, Mexico

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Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Michigan
Action
Vera Cruz, Mexico

The citation

Official citation

On board the U.S.S. Florida, Zuiderveld showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914. Back to Campaign Index Top of page

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