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Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy

George Bradley

Details
  • Rank: Chief Gunner's Mate (Highest Rank: Lieutenant)
  • Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Utah
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the American naval forces at Vera Cruz in 1914. C.G. Bradley was then attached to the U.S.S. Utah, as a chief gunner's mate, and was in charge of the ammunition party and special details at Vera Cruz.
Medal of Honor Recipient George Bradley
Medal of Honor Recipient George Bradley
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Rhode Island
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: October 4, 1923
    The White House, presented by Pres. Calvin Coolidge
  • Born: December 5, 1881, New York, NY, United States
  • Died: June 9, 1942
  • Buried: St. Columba Cemetery (MH) (20-A-4), Middletown, RI, United States
 

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