Lawrence C. Sinnett


Lawrence Clinton Sinnett was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
Sinnett rose to the rank of chief machinists mate and died on June 11, 1962. He is buried in Odd Fellows cemetery, Harrisville, West Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 4 April 1888, Burnt House, W. Va. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Sinnett showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.