| 词条 | Edward Orrick McDonnell |
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|name= Edward Orrick McDonnell |birth_date= {{Birth date|1891|11|13}} |death_date= {{Death date and age|1960|1|6|1891|11|13}} |birth_place= Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |death_place= Bolivia, North Carolina, U.S. |placeofburial= Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, U.S. |placeofburial_label= |image= Edward O. McDonnell.jpg |caption= McDonnell as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman. |nickname= |allegiance= {{Flagdeco|United States|1912|size=23px}} United States of America |branch={{Flag|United States Navy|1912|size=23px}} |serviceyears=1912–1951 |rank= Vice admiral |commands= |unit= |battles= |awards= Medal of Honor |laterwork= }} Edward Orrick McDonnell (November 13, 1891 – January 6, 1960) was an American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient. BiographyHe was born on 13 November 1891 in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1912.[1] He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3][4] On 10 March 1919 Lt Cdr McDonnell flew a British-built Sopwith Camel off an overhauled gun turret on the USS Texas and thus became the first man to fly an airplane off a battleship.[5] Admiral McDonnell died in the 1960 bombing of National Airlines Flight 2511 in Bolivia, North Carolina. Medal of Honor citationRank and organization: Ensign Organization: U.S. Navy Born:13 November 1891, Baltimore, Md. Accredited to: Maryland Date of issue: 12/04/1915 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.[6] See also{{Portal|Biography|United States Navy}}
References{{ACMH}} 1. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Notables/MOH/index.htm|title=Medal of Honor recipients|publisher= United States Naval Academy|accessdate=2009-03-15}} 2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/mohmex.html|title=Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)|publisher= United States Army Center of Military History|accessdate=2009-03-15}} 3. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Notables/MOH/bios/mcdonnell.htm |title=Edward O. McDonnell |publisher=United States Naval Academy |accessdate=2009-03-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090118153609/http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Notables/MOH/bios/mcdonnell.htm |archivedate=January 18, 2009 }} 4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/eomcdonn.htm|title=Edward Orrick McDonnell|publisher=Arlington National Cemetery|accessdate=2009-03-16}} 5. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.bb35library.usstexasbb35.com/history/1919-Jan-july-1919.html |title=BATTLESHIP TEXAS BB35 |deadurl=no |accessdate=2012-12-09}} 6. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2437/mcdonnell-edward-orrick.php|title=Ensign McDonnell, Edward Orrick| publisher=Congressional Medal of Honor Society|accessdate=2009-03-16}} NamesakeThe frigate {{USS|Edward McDonnell|FF-1043|6}} was named in his memory. External links
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