Charles Conway Hartigan

Charles Conway Hartigan (September 13, 1882 – February 25, 1944) was born in Norwich, New York and died in Edgewater, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906.[1]

Charles Conway Hartigan
Hartigan as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman
Born(1882-09-13)September 13, 1882
Norwich, New York
DiedFebruary 25, 1944(1944-02-25) (aged 61)
Edgewater, Maryland
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1906 - 1941
RankRear Admiral
AwardsMedal of Honor

He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz.[2][3] He is a veteran of World War I and commanded the ill-fated USS Oklahoma (BB-37) from 1937 to 1939.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank: Lieutenant

Organization: U.S. Navy

Born:13 September 1882, Middletown, NY

Accredited to: New York

Date of issue: 12/04/1915

Citation
Arlington National Cemetery

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 machinegun fire, for which conduct he was commended by his battalion commander.[5]

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References
Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. "Charles C. Hartigan". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. "Charles Conway Hartigan". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  5. "Lieutenant Hartigan, Charles Conway". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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