Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Robert Semple
Details
- Rank: Chief Gunner (Highest Rank: Lieutenant Commander)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Florida - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the American naval forces at Vera Cruz on 21 April 1914. C.G. Semple was then attached to the U.S.S. Florida as a chief turret captain.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: August 18, 1887, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, United States
- Died: May 13, 1943, San Diego, CA, United States
- Buried: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (MH) (OS-A-192), San Diego, CA, United States