What was the duration of the US occupation of Veracruz?
Q: What was the duration of the US occupation of Veracruz?
A: The US occupation of Veracruz lasted for six months.
Q: What caused President Woodrow Wilson to order the occupation?
A: President Woodrow Wilson ordered the occupation in response to the Tampico Affair and due to a German delivery of weapons for Victoriano Huerta that were set to arrive at the port on April 21.
Q: What is the Medal of Honor?
A: The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. It is awarded for distinguished service above and beyond what is expected, usually at risk to one's own life, in action against an enemy of the United States.
Q: How many Medals of Honor were awarded during the US occupation of Veracruz?
A: A total 63 Medals of Honor were received for actions during the occupation - 56 from Secretary Josephus Daniels, 1 from Army personnel, 9 from members of US Marine Corps, and 53 from Navy personnel.
Q: Who can receive a Medal Of Honor?
A: A member or former member of any branch or component within any branch (Army, Marine Corps, Navy) may be eligible for a Medal Of Honor if they have distinguished themselves through acts performed with extreme bravery and courage while facing an enemy force.
Q: Is it possible to receive a posthumous Medal Of Honor?
A: Yes, it is possible to receive a posthumous Medal Of Honor due to its nature as recognition for acts performed with extreme bravery and courage while facing an enemy force.
