U.S. Marine Corps
John Arthur Hughes
ConflictVeracruz Expedition
RankColonel
Year of Action1914
BirthplaceNew York, New York
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Capt. Hughes was in both days’ fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
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