Medal of Honor: R. C. Berkeley and G. C. Reid

RANDOLPH CARTER BERKELEY

Major, US Marine Corps; commanding 1st Battalion, 2d Advanced Base Regiment

Born: 9 January 1875, Staunton, Virginia
Died: 31 January 1960, Beaufort, South Carolina

Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Maj. Berkeley was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage, and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machinegun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets account for the small percentage of the losses of marines under his command.







REID, GEORGE CROGHAN

Major, US Marine Corps

Born: 9 December 1876, Lorain, Ohio
Died: 19 February 1961, Harlingen Air Force Base, Texas

Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage and his skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the machinegun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets account for the small percentage of the losses of marines under his command.





Note: USS Berkeley (DDG 15) was named in honor of Major General Berkeley.