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Robert Semple (August 18, 1887 – May 13, 1943) was born in Pittsburgh and became famous as the Chief Gunner in the United States Navy stationed aboard the USS Florida (BB-30). Semple achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vera Cruz campaign. He also received the Navy Cross for his service in the North Sea minefields during World War I. After retiring in 1937, he was recalled at the start of World War II, and died while on active duty. Semple is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California.

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  • Robert Semple (Medal of Honor)
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  • Robert Semple (August 18, 1887 – May 13, 1943) was born in Pittsburgh and became famous as the Chief Gunner in the United States Navy stationed aboard the USS Florida (BB-30). Semple achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vera Cruz campaign. He also received the Navy Cross for his service in the North Sea minefields during World War I. After retiring in 1937, he was recalled at the start of World War II, and died while on active duty. Semple is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California.
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  • 1906(xsd:integer)
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  • 1887-08-18(xsd:date)
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  • San Diego, California
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  • Robert Semple
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  • Place of burial
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  • Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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  • 1943-05-13(xsd:date)
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  • Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California
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  • Robert Semple (August 18, 1887 – May 13, 1943) was born in Pittsburgh and became famous as the Chief Gunner in the United States Navy stationed aboard the USS Florida (BB-30). Semple achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vera Cruz campaign. He also received the Navy Cross for his service in the North Sea minefields during World War I. After retiring in 1937, he was recalled at the start of World War II, and died while on active duty. Semple is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California.
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