GEORGE McCALL COURTS
GEORGE McCALL COURTS
Class of 1907
Lieutenant (junior grade)
U.S. Navy
April 21-22, 1914
Vera Cruz, Mexico
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Lt.(j.g.) Courts was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties. He had well qualified himself by thorough study during his years of duty in Mexico to deal with the conditions of this engagement, and his services were of great value. He twice volunteered and passed in an open boat through the zone of fire to convey important orders to the Chester, then under a severe fire.
GEORGE McCALL COURTS
Class of 1907
Lieutenant (junior grade)
U.S. Navy
April 21-22, 1914
Vera Cruz, Mexico
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Lt.(j.g.) Courts was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties. He had well qualified himself by thorough study during his years of duty in Mexico to deal with the conditions of this engagement, and his services were of great value. He twice volunteered and passed in an open boat through the zone of fire to convey important orders to the Chester, then under a severe fire.
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