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Albertus Catlin
 
 

Mexican Campaign Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient 

Major Albertus W. Catlin, USMC

Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Major Albertus W. Catlin, USMC  


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Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1 December 1868, Gowanda, N.Y. Appointed from: Minnesota. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915. Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion, Maj. Catlin exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.

Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Major Albertus W. Catlin, USMC Gravestone

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