U.S. Marine Corps
Catlin, Albertus WrightRankBrigadier General
Year of Action1914
Unit/Command3rd Marines
HometownGowanda, New York
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion, Maj. Catlin exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.
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