MOH Citation for Albertus Catlin

The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

CATLIN, ALBERTUS WRIGHT

Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1 December 1868, Gowanda, N.Y. Appointed from: Minnesota. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915.

Citation:

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion, Maj. Catlin exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.

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