| Charles Francis Bishop | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1888 |
| Died | February 1, 1954 (aged 65) |
| Place of birth | San Diego, California |
| Place of death | San Diego, California |
| Place of burial | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | USS Florida |
| Battles/wars | U.S. Occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.[1]
See also
Notes
- ↑ "Charles Francis Bishop, Medal of Honor recipient". Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/mohmex.html. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
References
- "Charles Francis Bishop". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9731. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
- "Charles Francis Bishop, Medal of Honor recipient". Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). U.S Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/mohmex.html. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
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