Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Henry McLaren Pinckney Huse
Details
- Also Known As: Huse, Harry McLaren Pinckney
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Vice Admiral)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 April 1914. Under fire, Capt. Huse was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties; was indefatigable in his labors of a most important character, both with the division commander in directing affairs and in his efforts onshore to get in communication with the Mexican authorities to avoid needlessly prolonging the conflict.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 24, 1916
- Born: December 8, 1858, West Point, Orange County, NY, United States
- Died: May 14, 1942, Bethesda, MD, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (3-4889), Arlington, VA, United States