Charles Conway Hartigan (September 13, 1882 – February 25, 1944) was born in
Norwich, New York
Norwich is a city and county seat of Chenango County, New York, United States. Surrounded on all sides by the Town of Norwich,. The name is taken from Norwich, England. Its population was 7,190 at the 2010 census.
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and died in
Edgewater, Maryland
Edgewater is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,023 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Edgewater is a suburb located southwest of Annapolis on the south side of the tidal South River. ...
. He graduated from the
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy (US Naval Academy, USNA, or Navy) is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It was established on 10 October 1845 during the tenure of George Bancroft as Secretary of the Navy. The Naval Academy ...
in 1906.
He received the
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...
for actions at the
United States occupation of Veracruz
The United States occupation of Veracruz (April 21 to November 23, 1914) began with the Battle of Veracruz and lasted for seven months. The incident came in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States, and was r ...
.
He is a veteran of
World War I
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and
commanded the ill-fated from 1937 to 1939.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank: Lieutenant
Organization: U.S. Navy
Born:13 September 1882, Middletown, NY
Accredited to: New York
Date of issue: 12/04/1915
:;Citation: Arlington National Cemetery
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 the skillful handling of his company under heavy rifle and machinegun fire, for which conduct he was commended by his battalion commander.
See also
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List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
The United States occupation of the Mexican port of Veracruz lasted for seven months in 1914 and occurred in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States, related to the ongoing Mexican Revolution.
In response to ...
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List of United States Naval Academy alumni (Medal of Honor)
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1882 births
1944 deaths
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
United States Naval Academy alumni
United States Navy admirals
Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
Battle of Veracruz (1914) recipients of the Medal of Honor
People from Norwich, New York
United States Navy personnel of World War I