Name Charles Bishop | Role Sailor | |
Born August 2, 1888San Diego, California ( 1888-08-02 ) Battles/wars U.S. Occupation of Veracruz Died February 1, 1954, San Diego, California, United States Battles and wars United States occupation of Veracruz | ||
Charles Francis Bishop (August 2, 1888 – February 1, 1954) was a United States Navy sailor received the Medal of Honor for actions on board the USS Florida during the Veracruz Campaign.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Quartermaster Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: August 2, 1898, Pittsburgh, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 101, June 15, 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 21, 1914.
References
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