Edward Orrick McDonnell
| Edward Orrick McDonnell | |
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 McDonnell as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman |
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| Born | November 13, 1891 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | January 6, 1960 (aged 68) Bolivia, North Carolina |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1912 - 1951 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward Orrick McDonnell (November 13, 1891 – January 6, 1960) was an American war hero.
Biography
He was born on 13 November 1891 in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1912.[1] He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3][4]
On 10 March 1919 Lt Cdr McDonnell flew a British-built Sopwith Camel off an overhauled gun turret on the USS Texas, the first man to fly an airplane off a battleship.[5]
Admiral McDonnell died in the 1960 bombing of National Airlines Flight 2511 in Bolivia, North Carolina.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ensign Organization: U.S. Navy Born:13 November 1891, Baltimore, Md. Accredited to: Maryland Date of issue: 12/04/1915
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Posted on the roof of the Terminal Hotel and landing, Ens. McDonnell established a signal station there day and night, maintaining communication between troops and ships. At this exposed post he was continually under fire. One man was killed and 3 wounded at his side during the 2 days' fighting. He showed extraordinary heroism and striking courage and maintained his station in the highest degree of efficiency. All signals got through, largely due to his heroic devotion to duty.[6]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
This article incorporates - ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Edward O. McDonnell". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "Edward Orrick McDonnell". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "BATTLESHIP TEXAS BB35". Retrieved 2012-12-09.
- ^ "Ensign McDonnell, Edward Orrick". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
External links
- "Edward Orrick McDonnell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved May 17, 2009.
