The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Albertus Wright Catlin, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in battlewhile serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Regiment (Marines), in the engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion, Major Catlin exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.