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Robert Semple — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Service Era: U.S. occupation of Veracruz, World War I
Medals Recorded: 6

Robert Semple

Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy

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U.S. occupation of VeracruzWorld War I

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Navy Cross
Mexican Service Medal
Dominican Campaign Medal
World War I Victory Medal (United States)
Mine Sweeper Clasp
American Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Serving under fire during the Veracruz landing

Robert Semple earned the Medal of Honor during the American naval landing at Veracruz, Mexico, on April 21, 1914. A chief gunner attached to USS Florida as a chief turret captain, he was recognized for meritorious service under fire.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 18, 1887, Semple served in the United States Navy and later attained the rank of lieutenant commander. His brief citation records the award without detailing a specific maneuver or individual rescue.

Semple died in San Diego, California, on May 13, 1943, and is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery there.

Medal of Honor citation

For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the American naval forces at Vera Cruz on 21 April 1914. C.G. Semple was then attached to the U.S.S. Florida as a chief turret captain.

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