Charles Francis Bishop

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Charles Francis Bishop
Born(1888-08-02)August 2, 1888
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
DiedFebruary 1, 1954(1954-02-01) (aged 65)
San Diego, California, US
Place of burial
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Department of the Navy Seal.svg United States Navy
RankCommander
UnitUSS Florida
Battles/warsU.S. Occupation of Veracruz
AwardsMedal of Honor

Charles Francis Bishop (August 2, 1888 – February 1, 1954) was a United States Navy sailor received the Medal of Honor for actions on board the USS Florida during the Veracruz Campaign.

Biography[]

Charles F. Bishop was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He joined the U.S. Navy and by the time of the Vera Cruz expedition in 1914 was a Quartermaster Second Class assigned the battleship USS Florida. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in June 1915. He remained in the Navy and rose to the rank of commander.

He is buried in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.

Medal of Honor citation[]

Rank and organization: Quartermaster Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: August 2, 1888, Pittsburgh, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 101, June 15, 1914.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Florida for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 21, 1914.[1]

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Notes[]

  1. ^ "Charles Francis Bishop, Medal of Honor recipient". Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2007-12-11.

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