The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Quartermaster Second Class Charles Francis Bishop, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession, on board the U.S.S. Florida during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 101 (June 15, 1914)

Action Date: 21-Apr-14

Service: Navy

Rank: Quartermaster Second Class

Division: U.S.S. Florida