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U.S. Navy

Robert Semple

ConflictVeracruz Expedition

RankLieutenant Commander

Year of Action1914

Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)

BirthplacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Citation

For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the American naval forces at Vera Cruz on 21 April 1914. C.G. Semple was then attached to the USS Florida as a chief turret captain.

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

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