Charles Francis Bishop | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | August 2, 1888
Died | February 1, 1954 San Diego, California, US | (aged 65)
Place of burial |
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ |
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Rank | Commander |
Unit | USS Florida |
Battles/wars | U.S. Occupation of Veracruz |
Awards | Medal 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.
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.
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]