Headstone shared by 2 interments, including George Reid
Headstone shared by 2 interments, including George Reid

George Reid

1876 – 1961
Medal of Honor - Navy
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

George Reid. George was 84 years old.

Keepsakes
Headstone Front of George Reid. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Front of George Reid. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of George Reid. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Back of George Reid. Arlington National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor Recipient George C. Reid
Medal of Honor Recipient George C. Reid
Service Record
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
21 April 1914 · Major, U.S. Marine Corps.

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the righting of both days and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machinegun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets account for the small percentage of the losses of marines under his command.

177, 4 December 1915.
Awards & Decorations 1

Foreign awards

Medal of Honor - Navy April 21, 1914 · Major, U.S. Marine Corps. 177, 4 December 1915.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the righting of both days and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machinegun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets account for the small percentage of the losses of marines under his command.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 2
Grave 1096-A-LH
In Our Keeping
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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