About
Navy officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the U.S. occupation of Veracruz, Mexico.
Before Fame
He served on board the gunboat USS Vicksburg during the Russo-Japanese War and later commanded the submarine USS Plunger.
Trivia
He led the 1914 assault and takeover of the customs house at Veracruz.
Family Life
He was born in Portage, Wisconsin.
Associated With
He and fellow Navy officer, Oscar C. Badger II, were both awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroism at Veracruz.
