Charles Francis Bishop
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| Charles Francis Bishop | |
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| August 2, 1888 – February 1, 1954 (aged 65) | |
 Charles Francis Bishop, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | San Diego, California |
| Place of death | San Diego, California |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster, 2nd class |
| Unit | USS Florida |
| Battles/wars | U.S. Occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Francis Bishop (2 August 1888–1 February 1954) was a United States Navy sailor awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on board the USS Florida during the Veracruz Campaign.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Quartermaster Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 2 August 1898, Pittsburgh, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Florida for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.[1]
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[edit] References
- Charles Francis Bishop at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-11
- Charles Francis Bishop, Medal of Honor recipient. Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
