U.S. Navy
Semple, RobertRankLieutenant Commander
Year of Action1914
Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)
HometownPittsburgh, 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.
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