Charles Conway Hartigan (September 13, 1882 – February 25, 1944) was born in Norwich, New York and died in Edgewater, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906.[1]
Charles Conway Hartigan | |
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Hartigan as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman | |
| Born | September 13, 1882 Norwich, New York |
| Died | February 25, 1944 (aged 61) Edgewater, Maryland |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1906 - 1941 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz.[2][3] He is a veteran of World War I and commanded the ill-fated USS Oklahoma (BB-37) from 1937 to 1939.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank: 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.[5]
See also
editReferences
editThis article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Charles C. Hartigan". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Charles Conway Hartigan". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Lieutenant Hartigan, Charles Conway". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
External links
edit- "Charles Conway Hartigan". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 26, 2010.