b. 02/08/1888 San Diego, California. d. 01/02/1954 San Diego, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/04/1914 Veracruz, Mexico.
Charles F Bishop MOH
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he served as a Quartermaster’s Mate Second Class in the US Navy. On April 21, 1914, during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, Quartermaster’s Mate Second Class Bishop showed extraordinary skill in the line of his profession as a member of the combat troops put ashore from his ship the USS Florida. For bravery in actions at this operation, he was awarded his Medal of Honor on June 15, 1914. He received his Medal on 6 January 1915 on the deck of the USS Florida at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York from the Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels. Remaining in the US Navy, he retired a Commander and died at the age of 65 in San Diego, California.
MOH CITATION:
On board the U.S.S. Florida for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 21, 1914.
BURIAL LOCATION: FORT ROSECRANS CEMETERY, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION O, GRAVE 4562
LOCATION OF MEDAL: FAMILY.
