The President of the United States, in the name of the United States Congress, has awarded more than 3,400 Medals of Honor to the nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861. For years, the citations highlighting these acts of bravery and heroism resided in dusty archives and only sporadically were printed. In 1973, the U.S. Senate ordered the citations compiled and printed as Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1973 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1973). This book was later updated and reprinted in 1979. The following is a complete list of Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the U.S. Military. Recipients are grouped by conflict, then alphabetically by last name within the group. The rank listed is the recipient's rank at the time of their Medal of Honor action. Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.
Stood on the gunwale on the Benicia's launch, lashed to the ridgerope and remained unflinchingly in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire.
With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.
Led a successful charge against a superior force, capturing and dispersing the enemy and relieving other members of his regiment from a perilous position.
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Assumed command of a detachment of the company which had survived an overwhelming attack of the enemy, and by his bravery and untiring efforts and the exercise of extraordinary good judgment in the handling of his men successfully withstood for 2 days the attacks of a large force of the enemy, thereby saving the lives of the survivors and protecting the wounded until relief came.
While at the head of the column about to assault the first cotta under a superior fire at short range personally carried to a sheltered position a wounded man and the body of one who was killed beside him.
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.
Discovered a party of insurgents inside a wall, climbed to the top of the wall, covered them with his gun, and forced them to stack arms and surrender.
While on a scout drove off a superior force of insurgents and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded.
In advance of his regiment, rushed to the assistance of his colonel, charging, pistol in hand, 7 insurgents, and compelling surrender of all not killed or wounded.
Served in battle against the enemy at Benictican, 16 February 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Harvey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy, who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.
While in action against hostile Moros, he entered with a few enlisted men the mouth of a cave occupied by a desperate enemy, this act having been ordered after he had volunteered several times. In this action 2d Lt. Kennedy was severely wounded.
Within a range of 250 yards of the enemy and in the face of a rapid fire climbed a telegraph pole at the east end of the bridge and in full view of the enemy coolly and carefully repaired a broken telegraph wire, thereby reestablishing telegraphic communication to the front.
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Distinguished gallantry in action in driving off a superior force and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded, this while on a scout.
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy, who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.
Charged an occupied bastion, saving the life of an officer in a hand-to-hand combat and destroying the enemy.
George W. Mathews
Army
Assistant Surgeon
Near Labo, Luzon
29 Oct 1899
While in attendance upon the wounded and under a severe fire from the enemy, seized a carbine and beat off an attack upon wounded officers and men under his charge.
James McConnell
Army
Private
Vigan, Luzon
4 Dec 1899
Fought for hours Iying between 2 dead comrades, notwithstanding his hat was pierced, his clothing plowed through by bullets, and his face cut and bruised by flying gravel.
Hugh J. McGrath
Army
Captain
Calamba, Luzon
26 Jul 1899
Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Defended a machine gun from capture by the enemy along with Sergeant Joseph Henderson
John E. Moran
Army
Captain
Near Mabitac, Laguna, Luzon
17 Sep 1900
After the attacking party had become demoralized, fearlessly led a small body of troops under a severe fire and through water waist deep in the attack against the enemy.
Louis C. Mosher
Philippine Scouts
Second Lieutenant
Gagsak Mountain, Jolo
11 Jun 1913
Voluntarily entered a cleared space within about 20 yards of the Moro trenches under a furious fire from them and carried a wounded soldier of his company to safety at the risk of his own life.
Having been badly wounded continued to fire his rifle with one hand until the enemy was repulsed, thereby aiding materially in preventing the annihilation of his party and the mutilation of their bodies
While in command of a small garrison repulsed a savage night attack by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, fighting at close quarters in the dark for several hours.
Charles H. Pierce
Army
Private
Near San Isidro, Luzon
19 Oct 1899
Held a bridge against a superior force of the enemy and fought, though severely wounded, until the main body came up to cross.
With 11 other scouts without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.
Charles W. Ray
Army
Sergeant
Near San Isidro, Luzon
19 Oct 1899
Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
William H. Sage
Army
Captain
Near Zapote River, Luzon
13 Jun 1899
With 9 men volunteered to hold an advanced position and held it against a terrific fire of the enemy estimated at 1,000 strong. Taking a rifle from a wounded man, and cartridges from the belts of others, Capt. Sage himself killed 5 of the enemy.
For distinguished gallantry in leading the assault and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, maintaining alone his position on the parapet after the first 3 men who followed him there had been killed or wounded, until a foothold was gained by others and the capture of the place assured.
George M. Shelton
Army
Private
La Paz, Leyte
26 Apr 1900
Advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.
George F. Shiels
Army
Surgeon
Tuliahan River
25 Mar 1899
Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy and went with 4 men to the relief of 2 native Filipinos Iying wounded about 150 yards in front of the lines and personally carried one of them to a place of safety.
Thomas Sletteland
Army
Private
Near Paete, Luzon
12 Apr 1899
Single-handed and alone defended his dead and wounded comrades against a greatly superior force of the enemy.
George E. Stewart
Army
Second Lieutenant
Passi, Island of Panay
26 Nov 1899
While crossing a river in face of the enemy, this officer plunged in and at the imminent risk of his own life saved from drowning an enlisted man of his regiment.
On board the U.S.S. New York off the coast of Jamaica, 31 March 1899. Showing gallant conduct, Stokes jumped overboard and assisted in the rescue of Peter Mahoney, watertender, U.S. Navy.
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle.
Paul F. Straub
Army
Surgeon. 36th Infantry
Alos, Zambales, Luzon
21 Dec 1899
Voluntarily exposed himself to a hot fire from the enemy in repelling with pistol fire an insurgent attack and at great risk of his own life went under fire to the rescue of a wounded officer and carried him to a place of safety.
For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy.
William B. Trembley
Army
Private
Calumpit, Luzon
27 Apr 1899
Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to the occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.
Louis J. Van Schaick
Army
First Lieutenant
Near Nasugbu, Batangas
23 Nov 1901
While in pursuit of a band of insurgents was the first of his detachment to emerge from a canyon, and seeing a column of insurgents and fearing they might turn and dispatch his men as they emerged one by one from the canyon, galloped forward and closed with the insurgents, thereby throwing them into confusion until the arrival of others of the detachment.
Under heavy fire of the enemy he rescued a dying comrade who was sinking beneath the water.
George W. Wallace
Army
Second Lieutenant
Tinuba, Luzon
4 Mar 1900
With another officer and a native Filipino, was shot at from an ambush, the other officer falling severely wounded. 2d Lt. Wallace fired in the direction of the enemy, put them to rout, removed the wounded officer from the path, returned to the town, a mile distant, and summoned assistance from his command.
Amos Weaver
Army
Sergeant
Between Calubus and Malalong
5 Nov 1899
Alone and unaided, charged a body of 15 insurgents, dislodging them, killing 4 and wounding several.
Seth L. Weld
Army
Corporal
La Paz, Leyte
5 Dec 1906
With his right arm cut open with a bolo, went to the assistance of a wounded constabulary officer and a fellow soldier who were surrounded by about 40 Pulajanes, and, using his disabled rifle as a club, beat back the assailants and rescued his party.
John C. Wetherby
Army
Private
Near Imus, Luzon
20 Nov 1899
While carrying important orders on the battlefield, was desperately wounded and, being unable to walk, crawled far enough to deliver his orders.
Edward White
Army
Private
Calumpit, Luzon
27 Apr 1899
Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.
Arthur H. Wilson
Army
Second Lieutenant
Patian Island
4 Jul 1909
While in action against hostile Moros, when, it being necessary to secure a mountain gun in position by rope and tackle, voluntarily with the assistance of an enlisted man, carried the rope forward and fastened it, being all the time under heavy fire of the enemy at short range.
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Edward Allen
Navy
Boatswain's Mate First Class
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Edwin N. Appleton
Marine Corps
Corporal
Tientsin, China
20 Jun 1900
In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, Appleton assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
Erwin J. Boydston
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Boydston assisted in the erection of barricades.
While under fire rescued 2 of his men from drowning.
James Burnes
Marine Corps
Private
Tientsin, China
20 Jun 1900
In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat with 3 other men while under a heavy fire from the enemy, Burnes assisted in destroying buildings occupied by hostile forces.
Albert R. Campbell
Marine Corps
Private
Tientsin, China
21 Jun 1900
For distinguishing himself by his conduct during the advance on Tientsin.
William L. Carr
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
John P. Chatham
Navy
Gunner's Mate Second Class
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Joseph Clancy
Navy
Chief Boatswain's Mate
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
James Cooney
Marine Corps
Private
near Tientsin, China
13 Jul 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
John O. Dahlgren
Marine Corps
Corporal
Peking, China
20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Louis R. Gaiennie
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William F. Hamberger
Navy
Chief Carpenter's Mate
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Burke Hanford
Navy
Machinist First Class
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hanford distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Hans A. Hansen
Navy
Seaman
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hansen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Henry W. Heisch
Marine Corps
Private
Tientsin, China
20 Jun 1900
In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy fire, Heisch assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
William E. Holyoke
Navy
Boatswain's Mate First Class
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Holyoke distinguished himself by meritorious conduct
William C. Horton
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
In action against the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under heavy fire from the enemy, Horton assisted in the erection of barricades.
Martin Hunt
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Thomas W. Kates
Marine Corps
Private
Tientsin, China
21 Jun 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Joseph Killackey
Navy
Landsman
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Killackey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Louis B. Lawton
Army
First Lieutenant
Tientsin, China
13 Jul 1900
Carried a message and guided reinforcements across a wide and fireswept space, during which he was thrice wounded.
Clarence E. Mathias
Marine Corps
Private
Tientsin, China
13 Jul 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Samuel McAllister
Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Tientsin, China
20 Jun 1900
In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat while under heavy enemy fire, McAllister assisted in destroying buildings occupied by the enemy.
Later awarded a second Medal of Honor for action in Mexico in 1915.
Joseph Mitchell
Navy
Gunner's Mate First Class
Peking, China
12 Jul 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Albert Moore
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
Although under a heavy fire from the enemy, Moore assisted in the erection of barricades.
John A. Murphy
Marine Corps
Drummer
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William H. Murray
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. During this period, Murray distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. (Served as Henry W. Davis. )
Harry W. Orndoff
Marine Corps
Private
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Orndoff distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Carl E. Petersen
Navy
Chief Machinist
Peking, China
28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900
In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 28 June to 17 August 1900. During this period Chief Machinist Petersen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Reuben J. Phillips
Marine Corps
Corporal
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Herbert I. Preston
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
For his actions during the China Relief Expedition
Francis T. Ryan
Navy
Coxswain
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Ryan distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
David J. Scannell
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William Seach
Navy
Ordinary Seaman
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Frank E. Smith
Navy
Oiler
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Smith distinguished himself by meritorlous conduct.
James Smith
Navy
Landsman
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Smith distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Robert H. Stanley
Navy
Hospital Apprentice
Peking, China
12 Jul 1900
For volunteering to carry messages under fire.
Peter Stewart
Marine Corps
Gunnery Sergeant
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Stewart distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Clarence E. Sutton
Marine Corps
Sergeant
Tientsin, China
13 Jul 1900
In action during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900. Although under heavy fire from the enemy, Sutton assisted in carrying a wounded officer from the field of battle.
Karl Thomas
Navy
Coxswain
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Thomas distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Gallant and daring conduct in the presence of his colonel and other officers and enlisted men of his regiment; was first to scale the wall of the city.
Martin T. Torgerson
Navy
Gunner's Mate Third Class
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Torgerson distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Oscar J. Upham
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
In the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under a heavy fire from the enemy during this period, Upham assisted in the erection of barricades.
Although previously wounded while carrying a wounded comrade to a place of safety, rejoined his command, which partly occupied an exposed position upon a dike, remaining there after his command had been withdrawn, singly keeping up the fire, and obliviously presenting himself as a conspicuous target until he was literally shot off his position by the enemy.
Edward A. Walker
Marine Corps
Sergeant
Peking, China
20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Axel Westermark
Navy
Seaman
Peking, China
28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Jay Williams
Navy
Coxswain
China
13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Williams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Frank A. Young
Marine Corps
Private
Peking, China
20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900
For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Ens. Badger was in both days' fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of VERA CRUZ, April 21st and 22nd, 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and his skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machine gun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets accounts for the small percentage of the losses of Marines under his command.
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 presented by President Coolidge at the White House on 4 October 1923.)
Allen Buchanan
Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Veracruz, Mexico
21-22 Apr 1914
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of VERA CRUZ, April 22nd, 1914. Was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22nd and in the final occuaption of the city.
George M. Courts
Navy
Lieutenant
Veracruz, Mexico
21-22 Apr 1914
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914.
George Cregan
Navy
Coxswain
aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico
21 Apr 1914
On board the U.S.S. Florida, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
Percy A. Decker
Navy
Boatswain's Mate Second Class
aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico
21 Apr 1914
For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Niels Drustrup
Navy
Lieutenant
Veracruz, Mexico
21 Apr 1914
For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of landing of the naval forces at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on 21 April 1914.
Jesse F. Dyer
Marine Corps
Captain
Veracruz, Mexico
21-22 Apr 1914
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914; was in both days fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Middleton S. Elliott
Navy
Surgeon
Veracruz, Mexico
21-22 Apr 1914
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. During the second day's fighting the service performed by him was eminent and conspicuous. He was conspicuous for skillful and efficient handling of the artillery and machineguns of the Arkansas battalion, for which he was specially commended in reports.
Berrie H. Jarrett
Navy
Seaman
aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico
21 Apr 1914
On board the U.S.S. Florida Jarrett displayed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
Rufus Z. Johnston
Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Veracruz, Mexico
22 Apr 1914
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914;
Cary D. Langhorne
Navy
Surgeon
Veracruz, Mexico
22 Apr 1914
For carrying a wounded man while under heavy fire.
James P. Lannon
Navy
Lieutenant
Veracruz, Mexico
22 Apr 1914
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lt. Lannon assisted a wounded man under heavy fire, and after returning to his battalion was himself desperately wounded.
George M. Lowry
Navy
Ensign
Veracruz, Mexico
21-22 Apr 1914
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21_22 April 1914; Ens. Lowry was in both days' fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
For heroism in leading 3 picket launches along Vera Cruz sea front, drawing Mexican fire and enabling cruisers to save our men on shore, 22 April 1914. Though wounded, he gallantly remained at his post. Second award - previously awarded a Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion.
Edward O. McDonnell
Navy
Ensign
Veracruz, Mexico
21-22 Apr 1914
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914.
For distinguished conduct in battle engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lt. McNair was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.
Approaching a breach in the wall which was the only entrance to the fort, Sergeant Iams unhesitatingly jumped through the breach despite constant fire from the Cacos and engaged the enemy in a desperate hand-to-hand combat until the bastion was captured and Caco resistance neutralized.
In command of one of the three squads which advanced in three different directions, led his men forward, surprising and scattering the Cacos, and aiding in the capture of Fort Dipitie.
In command of the three squads which advanced in three different directions, led his men forward, surprising and scattering the Cacos, and aiding the capture of Fort Dipitie.
near Constancia, near Coco River, northern Nicaragua
24 Apr 1932
Served under the name "Truesdell" before officially changing name to "Truesdale". Lost his hand while attempting to save his patrol from an accidentally activated grenade.
