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Charles Conway Hartigan (September 13, 1882 – February 25, 1944) was born in Norwich, New York and died in Edgewater, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906.
He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz. He is a veteran of World War I and commanded the ill-fated USS Oklahoma (BB-37) from 1937 to 1939.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank: Lieutenant
Organization: U.S. Navy
Born:13 September 1882, Middletown, NY
Accredited to: New York
Date of issue: 12/04/1915
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. During the second day's fighting the service performed by him was eminent and conspicuous. He was conspicuous for the skillful handling of his company under heavy rifle and machinegun fire, for which conduct he was commended by his battalion commander.