George Bradley-Middletown, RI
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 41° 32.796 W 071° 18.360
19T E 307666 N 4602005
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action as he was attached to the USS Utah in the landing at Vera Cruz in 1914.
Waymark Code: WMXWZ1
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on December 5, 1881 in Manhattan, NY and died on June 9, 1942 in Rhode Island. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BRADLEY, GEORGE
• Rank and organization: Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Rhode Island
• G.O. No.: 117, 13 September 1923
Citation: 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.)
Armed Service: Navy
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