Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Army
Julien Edmund Gaujot
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
Troop K,
1st U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 13, 1911
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Agua Prieta, Mexico
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 five Americans held as prisoners, to the American line.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 23, 1912
The White House, presented by Pres. William H. Taft
- Born: October 22, 1874, Keweenaw County, MI, United States
- Died: April 7, 1938
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (6-8423-NH), Arlington, VA, United States
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