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April 1, 1914 – November 1, 1914 · Veracruz 1914

Battle of Veracruz

19 Medals of Honor were earned in the Battle of Veracruz (April 1, 1914 – November 1, 1914). Result: American victory; Veracruz occupied by the United States; Military Government of….

19Medals of Honor
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American victory; Veracruz occupied by the United...result
Date
April 1, 1914 – November 1, 1914
Location
Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
Result
American victory; Veracruz occupied by the United States; Military Government of Veracruz established; Mexican president Victoriano Huerta resigns; Venustiano Carranza becomes president
Part of
Mexican Revolution

About the battle

The Battle of Veracruz was a military conflict between the United States and Mexico that took place in the Mexican port city of Veracruz between April 21 to November 23, 1914. The incident occurred in the midst of tense diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States related to the ongoing Mexican Revolution. It began with an occupation in response to the Tampico Affair of April 9, 1914, where Mexican forces had detained nine American sailors, further worsened relations, and led to widespread anti-Americanism in Mexico.

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Medal of Honor recipients (19)

Where it happened

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