Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Charles Conway Hartigan
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Rear Admiral)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 22, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
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 machine-gun fire, for which conduct he was commended by his battalion commander.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Norwich, Chenango County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: September 13, 1882, Middletown, Orange County, NY, United States
- Died: February 25, 1944, Palo Alto, CA, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (3-2194-B), Arlington, VA, United States