Lawrence Clinton Sinnett (April 4, 1888 – June 11, 1962) 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.

Lawrence C. Sinnett

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.

Lawrence C. Sinnett

Citation:

Lawrence C. Sinnett

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.

See also

List of Medal of Honor recipients

List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)

References

1888 births

1962 deaths

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients

United States Navy sailors

People from Ritchie County, West Virginia

Military personnel from West Virginia

Battle of Veracruz (1914) recipients of the Medal of Honor