Lawrence C. Sinnett
Lawrence Clinton Sinnett (April 4, 1888 – June 11, 1962) was a seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
Lawrence C. Sinnett | |
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| Born | April 4, 1888 Burnt House, West Virginia |
| Died | June 11, 1962 (aged 74) |
| Place of burial | Odd Fellows cemetery, Harrisville, West Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Machinist's Mate |
| Unit | U.S.S. Florida |
| Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sinnett rose to the rank of chief machinists mate and died on June 11, 1962. He is buried in Odd Fellows cemetery, Harrisville, West Virginia.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 4 April 1888, Burnt House, W. Va. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Sinnett showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Lawrence C. Sinnett". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ""LAWRENCE SINNETT" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
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