George McCall Courts (February 16, 1888 – August 1, 1932) was born in the District of Columbia. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1907.[1] He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3][4]
George McCall Courts | |
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 Courts as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman | |
| Born | February 16, 1888 District of Columbia, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1932 (aged 44) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1907 - 1932 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | USS Florida |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
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Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Organization: U.S. Navy Born:16 February 1888, Washington, D.C. Accredited to: District of Columbia Date of issue: 12/04/1915
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Lt.(j.g.) Courts was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties. He had well qualified himself by thorough study during his years of duty in Mexico to deal with the conditions of this engagement, and his services were of great value. He twice volunteered and passed in an open boat through the zone of fire to convey important orders to the Chester, then under a severe fire.[5]
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References
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "George McCall Courts". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "George McCall Courts". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Lieutenant, Junior Grade Courts, George McCall". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.