Haitian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps at the time of action and achieved the rank of Major General. He was the Commanding Officer of the 15th Company, 2nd Marine Regiment. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Fort Dipitie, Haiti on October 24, 1915. His citation reads "In company with members of the 15th Company of Marines, all mounted, Capt. Upshur left Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a six day reconnaissance. After dark on the evening of 24 October 1915, while crossing the river in a deep ravine, the detachment was suddenly fired upon from three sides by about 400 Cacos concealed in bushes about 100 yards from the fort. The marine detachment fought its way forward to a good position, which it maintained during the night, although subjected to a continuous fire from the Cacos. At daybreak Capt. Upshur, in command of one of the three squads which advanced in three different directions, led his men forward, surprising and scattering the Cacos, and aiding in the capture of Fort Dipitie." He and both of the commanders of the other two squads Edward Albert Ostermannand Daniel Daly, received a Medal of Honor for their action on October 24, 1915. This was the second Medal of Honor for Daly.
Haitian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps at the time of action and achieved the rank of Major General. He was the Commanding Officer of the 15th Company, 2nd Marine Regiment. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Fort Dipitie, Haiti on October 24, 1915. His citation reads "In company with members of the 15th Company of Marines, all mounted, Capt. Upshur left Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a six day reconnaissance. After dark on the evening of 24 October 1915, while crossing the river in a deep ravine, the detachment was suddenly fired upon from three sides by about 400 Cacos concealed in bushes about 100 yards from the fort. The marine detachment fought its way forward to a good position, which it maintained during the night, although subjected to a continuous fire from the Cacos. At daybreak Capt. Upshur, in command of one of the three squads which advanced in three different directions, led his men forward, surprising and scattering the Cacos, and aiding in the capture of Fort Dipitie." He and both of the commanders of the other two squads Edward Albert Ostermannand Daniel Daly, received a Medal of Honor for their action on October 24, 1915. This was the second Medal of Honor for Daly.
Bio by: Don Morfe
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