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Second Haiti Campaign, 1919-1920

Second Haiti Campaign, 1919-1920
Medal of Honor Recipients

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that the award was given posthumously.

BUTTON, WILLIAM ROBERT

  • Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
  • Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo.
  • G.O. No.: 536, 10 June 1920

Citation: For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in actual conflict with the enemy near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti, on the night of 31 October_l November 1919, resulting in the death of Charlemagne Peralte, the supreme bandit chief in the Republic of Haiti, and the killing, capture and dispersal of about 1,200 of his outlaw followers. Cpl. William R. Button not only distinguished himself by his excellent judgment and leadership but also unhesitatingly exposed himself to great personal danger when the slightest error would have forfeited not only his life but the lives of the detachments of Gendarmerie under his command. The successful termination of his mission will undoubtedly prove of untold value to the Republic of Haiti.

HANNEKEN, HERMAN HENRY

  • Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
  • Place and date: Near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti, 31 October-1 November 1919
  • Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo.
  • G.O. No.: 536, 10 June 1920
  • Other Navy awards: Navy Cross with 1 gold star, Silver Star, Legion of Merit

Citation: For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in actual conflict with the enemy near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti, on the night of 31 October-1 November 1919, resulting in the death of Charlemagne Peralte, the supreme bandit chief in the Republic of Haiti, and the killing, capture, and dispersal of about 1,200 of his outlaw followers. 2d Lt. Hanneken not only distinguished himself by his excellent judgment and leadership but also unhesitatingly exposed himself to great personal danger when the slightest error would have forfeited not only his life but the lives of the detachments of gendarmerie under his command. The successful termination of his mission will undoubtedly prove of untold value to the Republic of Haiti.