Medal of Honor Roll Call: Edward O. McDonnell

USS Edward O. McDonnell

Maryland, next stop on our 50 state MoH recipient tour, brings us an awardee from a long forgotten episode in US history. Find out more here.

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EDWARD ORRICK McDONNELL

Rank and organization: Ensign, U.S. Navy. Born: 13 November 1891, Baltimore, Md. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 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.

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