Edward Orrick McDonnell

Edward Orrick McDonnell

McDonnell as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman
Born November 13, 1891(1891-11-13)
Baltimore, Maryland
Died January 6, 1960(1960-01-06) (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. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and 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]

McDonnell died in the crash of National Airlines Flight 2511.

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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.[5]

See also

Biography portal
United States Navy portal

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Notables/MOH/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-15. 
  2. ^ "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/mohmex.html. Retrieved 2009-03-15. 
  3. ^ "Edward O. McDonnell". United States Naval Academy. http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Notables/MOH/bios/mcdonnell.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-16. 
  4. ^ "Edward Orrick McDonnell". Arlington National Cemetery. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/eomcdonn.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-16. 
  5. ^ "Ensign McDonnell, Edward Orrick". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2437/mcdonnell-edward-orrick.php. Retrieved 2009-03-16. 

Namesake

The frigate USS Edward McDonnell was named in his memory.

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