George McCall Courts

George McCall Courts

Courts as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman
Born (1888-02-16)February 16, 1888
District of Columbia
Died August 1, 1932(1932-08-01) (aged 44)
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1907 - 1932
Rank Commander
Awards Medal of Honor

George McCall Courts (February 16, 1888 August 1, 1932) was born in the District of Columbia. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1907.[1] He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3][4]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Organization: U.S. Navy Born:16 February 1888, Washington, D.C. Accredited to: District of Columbia Date of issue: 12/04/1915

Citation:

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.[5]

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. "George McCall Courts". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. "George McCall Courts". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  5. "Lieutenant, Junior Grade Courts, George McCall". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.

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