Ross Iams

Career

Iams served for over 30 years in the Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Major. Major Iams is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California. January 29, 1901 — enlisted in the Marine Corps various brevets as Marine Gunner, Lieutenant and Captain June 4, 1920 — permanent appointment as Captain, United States. Marine Corps November 1932 — retirement January 19, 1942 — returned to active duty as Major.

Achievements

Ross Lindey Iams was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions while a Sergeant in the United States. Marine Corps.

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In company with members of the Fifth, Thirteenth, Twenty-Third Companies and Marine and sailor detachment from the United States Ship Connecticut, Sergeant Iams participated in the attack on Fort Riviere, Haiti, November 17, 1915.

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Born

April 5, 1879

Pennsylvania, United States of America
Died

March 25, 1952 (aged 72)
Nationality
United States

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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation Ross Lindey Iams was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions while a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. His citation reads: In company with members of the Fifth, Thirteenth, Twenty-Third Companies and Marine and sailor detachment from the USS Connecticut, Sergeant Iams participated in the attack on Fort Riviere, Haiti, November 17, 1915. Following a concentrated drive, several different detachments of Marines gradually closed in on the old French bastion fort in an effort to cut off all avenues of retreat for the Caco bandits. Approaching a breach in the wall which was the only entrance to the fort, Sergeant Iams unhesitatingly jumped through the breach despite constant fire from the Cacos and engaged the enemy in a desperate hand-to-hand combat until the bastion was captured and Caco resistance neutralized.

Medal of Honor citation Ross Lindey Iams was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions while a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. His citation reads: In company with members of the Fifth, Thirteenth, Twenty-Third Companies and Marine and sailor detachment from the USS Connecticut, Sergeant Iams participated in the attack on Fort Riviere, Haiti, November 17, 1915. Following a concentrated drive, several different detachments of Marines gradually closed in on the old French bastion fort in an effort to cut off all avenues of retreat for the Caco bandits. Approaching a breach in the wall which was the only entrance to the fort, Sergeant Iams unhesitatingly jumped through the breach despite constant fire from the Cacos and engaged the enemy in a desperate hand-to-hand combat until the bastion was captured and Caco resistance neutralized.

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