Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

or
  • Filter Recipient Database here
    • Service Branch
    • Conflict / Era
    • Additional Filters
      -  
    or

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
 

Questions? For More Information Contact Us!