army historian Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 Very Nice near complete medal group to RM2c Harold Carlton Lord (11 Feb 1895 to 2 Jul 1972). Naval Service appears to be (1913-1919 possible break in 1917, and 1942-1945). He appears to be one of the US Naval Landing Party in Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1914. I got this group from a collector in Wyoming - he said it came from a flea market in eastern Pennsylvania. Although their is no Navy Good Conduct (which is very common) the two Navy photo Identification badges are a real plus (photo ID'd groups are very hard to find, especially this early). The pilot badge may have something to do with him being a river pilot. I have just started the research, I know that he volunteered to serve in WW2 (with a V6 USNR appointment, he appears to have been servicing the Reserve (as indicated by the early Naval Reserve Medal (10 year service medal). He was a Radioman Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5) on the USS Skirmish AM-303 a Minesweeper (not the best duty - very dangerous work - with little recognition. Since the only missing medals are the Naval Reserve, and 3 WW2 unnamed medals, I will fill out the group.
Paul C Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 Get his SRB from St. Lousi. The story will be in there.
army historian Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks Paul C - since he was out by 1945 St. Louis may not have his file, most likely National Archives ($70.00) request. But I will try - thanks George
Paul C Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Yes, the St. Louis Record Center is part of NARA. I would suggest using a professional researcher at St. Louis. You pay a bit extra but rather then wait 6 months for a file you usually get it in a few week. I use Geoff at Golden Arrow Research.
army historian Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Yes I've heard of him (great reputation), thanks again. George
Rogi Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Fantastic Group Captain Albert I'm crossing my fingers for more info. on him
army historian Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Already got some informatioin, note: he was a radioman 1st Class in WW2, my mistake. Thanks Rogi. George
army historian Posted January 22, 2014 Author Posted January 22, 2014 I should have mentioned that only 2,300 Sailors and Marines actually landed in Vera Cruz. All the rest of the medals awarded were to those who were serving on the various ships.
paul wood Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 He earned his awards for landing at Vera Cruz as it was a plague hole riddled with yellow fever (It nearly did for allied landing leading to the French intervention). Paul
army historian Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 Very interesting - I didn't know that. French Intervention? Do you mean Maximilian? thanks George
paul wood Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 George, I specifically refer to the initial allied intervention in 1861 following the Mexican default on foreign loans, the following is taken from a talk I gave last year on the Interventions and the Empire of Maximilian
army historian Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 Very interesting - I did not know that thanks. I wonder if the conditions had improved by 1914. George
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