Rank Chief Machinist's Mate | Died June 11, 1962 Name Lawrence Sinnett | |
Born April 4, 1888Burnt House, West Virginia ( 1888-04-04 ) Battles and wars | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
Lawrence Clinton Sinnett (April 4, 1888 – June 11, 1962) was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
He died June 11, 1962 and is buried in Odd Fellows cemetery, Harrisville, West Virginia.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 4 April 1888, Burnt House, W. Va. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Sinnett showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
References
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