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U.S. Navy

George Bradley

ConflictVeracruz Expedition

RankLieutenant

Year of Action1914

Unit/CommandUSS Utah (BB-31)

BirthplaceNew York, New York

Citation

For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the American naval forces at Vera Cruz in 1914. C.G. Bradley was then attached to the USS Utah, as a chief gunner’s mate, and was in charge of the ammunition party and special details at Vera Cruz. (Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on 4 October 1923.)

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Veracruz Expedition Year of Action: 1914