GEORGE McCALL COURTS

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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.

1907 Courts 1.jpg

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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