U.S. Navy
Gisburne, Edward AllenConflictVeracruz Expedition
RankLieutenant
Year of Action1914
Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)
BirthplaceProvidence, Rhode Island
Citation
On board the USS Florida during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914, and for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during this action.
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