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Distinguished Service
An official compendium of the names and citations of the men of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Army and foreign governments who were decorated by the Navy Department for extraordinary gallantry and conspicuous service above and beyond the call of duty in the World War
With a foreword by JOSEPHUS DANIELS
HARRY R. STRINGER Editor
Fassett Publishing Company
Washington. D. C.
FASSETT PUBLISHING CO. WASHINGTON, D. C.
Harry R. Stringer
THE DUBOIS PRESS, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
TO MY MOTHER
Frontispiece (Medal of Honor) |
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Preface |
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Foreword |
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Introduction |
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Citations for the Medal of Honor |
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Marine Corps |
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Illustration (Distinguished Service Medal) |
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Citation for the Distinguished Service Medal |
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Marine Corps |
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Army |
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Foreign Awards |
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Illustration (Navy Cross) |
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Citations for the Navy Cross |
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Marine Corps |
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Army |
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Foreign Awards |
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Special Letters of Commendation |
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Marine Corps |
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Army |
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Certificates of Appreciation |
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CONGRESSIONAL
MEDAL OF HONOR
IN the pages of this book have been recorded the individual exploits and achievements of the Navy in the World War which were rewarded with the highest forms of recognition a proud and grateful government can give.
Terse and simple though they are, through every line of the accounts of these deeds runs the golden thread of service, vividly tracing the Navy’s participation in the great struggle and weaving another glorious chapter into the nation’s brilliant history.
Here are exemplified the noble purpose which actuated America in the struggle, and the high spirit, the unflagging devotion to duty and the indomitable courage with which all her sons fought and conquered on land and on sea.
The gallant acts and service of these men will never be forgotten. They will endure forever, and march down through the ages an inspiration to all mankind.
The editor wishes to take this occasion to thank the Navy Department for its cordial co-operation in the compilation of this work, and to express his appreciation of the individual assistance rendered so generously by Commander Percy Foote, Lieutenant Commander Donald B. Beary of the Bureau of Navigation, Colonel Harry R. Lay of the United States Marine Corps, and M. H. McIntyre of the Information Bureau of the Navy Department.
The Editor.
CHIVALRIC crusaders we called the American youth as in 1917 and 1918 they went overseas to turn the tide of battle in the World War. They measured up to the name we gave them. Some sealed their devotion to world liberty with their blood. Privileged to be shipmate and the directing head of the Navy when they thus glorified the service, I do not doubt when called to meet my Pilot face to face that when—
“The
sunset gates unbar,
I shall see them waiting stand;
And white against the evening star,
The welcome of their beckoning hand.”
Some of them were invalided and will bear through life the honorable scars of a warfare in which they consecrated themselves to free the world from the menace that would have destroyed freedom except for their sacrifice.
“It is too bad, old chap, you lost your leg,” said a close friend to a bright-faced Marine who won distinction by courage at Chateau Thierry. “I didn’t lose my leg,” was the reply. “I gave it.” He was spirit-kin to Osmond Ingram gunner’s mate on the Cassin, who, seeing a torpedo moving toward the explosives, hurled them overboard, giving his life and saving his ship.
Most of these lads in blue and khaki came back to us with the glow of health on their faces and the pride of a noble duty nobly done. And they came home in quiet dignity and modesty, heroes who talked not of their deeds but of the honor of victory for a righteous cause.
From all the valorous youth—those who are to lead us to new heights of civic righteousness, in the difficult days ahead of us; those who abide with us in weakness of flesh and inspiration of spirit; and in loving memory of those “gone west”—we have learned new lessons of loyalty, and valour, and consecration to country and to humanity. A proud and liberal people will rear
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monuments to commemorate their victories and their virtues, and history will give them proud place with the immortals of all ages.
A grateful government in recognition of immortal deeds and glorious leadership has given lasting tokens to those commended for conspicuous and distinguished service. Those to whom they were awarded will prize them chiefly because their children will value them for what they are—patents of a nobility of courage and high patriotism. The Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Cross, the Letters of Commendation, and the Certificate of Appreciation are title deeds which will give deserved immortality to their recipients. Those privileged to render contribution beyond the call of duty and to translate high vision into signal service for the world gave proof of a noble devotion which lifted them into lasting fame.
In these pages, condensed in few sentences, will be found the story of heroism and sacrifice of men of every grade—the Admiral who commanded our dreadnaughts in the North Sea and like positions of responsibility at home and overseas, and the seaman who found sepulchre in the deep, and the Marine who went over the top at Chateau Thierry. The war truly taught a lesson the world can never forget—that there is no rank in sacrifice. Naval honors, as the record shows, have gone alike to valor and virtue, whether they shone in the deeds of the youngest private or the oldest admiral. It is the glory of the policy of conferring distinctions in the form of medals that the same medal has been awarded for the deed without regard to exalted position or to humble place.
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy.
Feb. 15, 1921.
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ACCORDING to tradition, the custom of decorating war heroes originated with the Chinese many centuries before the advent of Christianity. Accurate as that may be, the practice as far as history records it, did not make its appearance until late in the Middle Ages when the armies of England wore badges after armor had been discarded and before the use of distinctive uniforms became popular. This may be attributed to the custom of the ladies of the court in the days of armor of conferring favours upon their favorite knights. However credible that is, the intervening years have been marked by the steady growth of the custom until now it has been almost universally adopted and each country vies with the other in the honors and glory it can shower on its heroes.
The first individual war medal which history has a definite record was struck in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, in honor of the British Navy. Thus naval decorations were the first to be used. Charles I struck the first military medal while the first occasion on which a whole army was decorated was in commemoration of the Battle of Dunbar. Among other early medals were: The medal awarded LaHogue by William and Mary which apparently was the first Navy campaign decoration ever awarded to an individual; the Culloden Medal which was the earliest to be provided with a ribbon of special pattern; the gold medals used in the Peninsular campaigns; the Waterloo Medal, and the mutiny medal which it is stated was the first military medal to be bestowed upon a civilian who rendered military assistance. Here, doubtless, is the precedent for the present custom of honoring civilians who serve the Government with marked distinction in time of a national emergency.
In this country, the custom dates back to the Revolution. Our first medals were ordered by Congress upon the recommendation of General Washington and were conferred upon John Paulding, David Williams and Jacob Van Wart, who captured Major Andre, the British spy. These medals were of silver and were struck in a beautiful although simple design. The face bore the one word, Fidelity, while on the reverse side was the legend, Vincit Amor Patriae, “the love of Country conquers.”
The many other gallant deeds of the Revolution did not go unrequited. In recognition of them, Congress ordered appro-
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priate medals struck. They were awarded to both the army and navy and were usually of silver although they were sometimes cast in gold where the recipient had performed a particularly meritorious service. These medals, however, were not to be worn as our medals are nowadays and it was not until December 21, 1861, that Congress authorized the first medal for decorative purposes generally.
Our first medal like that of England was struck in honor of the Navy. It was the Naval Medal of Honor which is our highest Naval decoration. The medal today is identically the same as it was when it was created. The only change has been in the conditions governing its award in time of war which Congress specified in the Act of February 4, 1919. This act also gave us our two other great Naval decorations, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Navy Cross. Our Naval medals correspond closely with the three military decorations: The Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Distinguished Service Cross. Like the Navy Medal of Honor, the Army Medal of Honor was established in the Civil War although not until several months after the Naval decorations was created. At first, both were the same, the clasp and ribbon alone being different, but in 1904, the Army medal was changed to its present design. Now the only resemblance is in the blue ribbons with their field of thirteen stars representing the original thirteen states of the Union.
The Medal of Honor is a valor medal; to win it, a man must have performed an act of Heroism under fire, above and beyond the call of ordinary duty and at the risk of his life. The Distinguished Service Medal is what its name implies and it was awarded to those who served with marked distinction in a position of great responsibility. The Navy Cross was awarded for both gallantry in action and conspicuous service. Where it was awarded for gallantry, it takes precedence over the Distinguished Service Medal, taking its place next to the Medal of Honor but where it was given for exceptional service, the Medal ranks first.
In this connection, there has been a tendency to regard the Navy Cross as of little merit. This is as false as it is deplorable. The Cross is the only award provided by Congress for heroism, whether in actual conflict with the enemy or not, for a lesser degree than would warrant the award of the Medal of Honor. It was the only one awarded for distinguished service not in a position of responsibility. Its value is further emphasized by the fact that of the 35,000 officers and 550,000 men who served
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in the war, less than a fraction of them received this decoration. Perhaps what is true of the Navy Cross applies with equal force to the other decorations. The high standards established by Congress to govern their award speak for themselves of the high premium that was placed upon them. They rank with the highest decorations in the world. There is none greater than the Medal of Honor, while the Distinguished Service Medal and the Navy Cross take their place alongside of any foreign medals of the same class.
In the Act creating the medals and stating the conditions under which they were to be bestowed, Congress was careful to set the standards high enough so that their possession would be sufficiently prized. Aside from the Medal of Honor, the Act delegated the power of conferring the honors upon the President solely, and provided that they should be given in his name. To itself, however, Congress appropriated the exclusive right of awarding the Medal of Honor although the President was privileged to designate the individual upon whom it was to be bestowed. In doing so, the act authorized him to present it “in the name of Congress to any person who while in the Naval service, shall, in action involving actual conflict with the enemy, distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, without detriment to the mission of his command or the command to which attached.”
The section of the Act relating to the Distinguished Service Medal authorized its presentation “to any person who, while in the Naval service, of the United States, since the sixth day of April, 1917, has distinguished, or who hereafter shall distinguish himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility.” For the Navy Cross, the act provided for its award to anyone in the Naval service on or after the same date who shall distinguish himself in the line of his profession either by extraordinary heroism or conspicuous service, if such acts were not deemed to justify the award of the Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Medal.
The very ideals and traditions on which this country is founded, are reflected in our decorations. Foreign nations as a rule, have provided different medals for men of one rank and those of another and neither is eligible to the other so long as they remain in one class. This government, however, draws no fine distinction. Any man from the highest Admiral to the humblest seaman can win them; position is no handicap.
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Another section of the act granted each person receiving a medal, an additional two dollars a month in pay, from the date of the commission of the act for which it was awarded until the expiration of the recipient’s active service. Finally, the law further enhanced the prestige of the medals by declaring not more than one of each could be conferred upon the same person. Where subsequent deeds justifying a second decoration were performed, the President was authorized to award a suitable emblem which was to be worn with the original decoration.
While the legislation for the establishment of Naval decorations was pending in Congress, the Bureau of Navigation, anticipating its early enactment, sent a circular letter to the Commanding Officers of the ships and stations, instructing them to make a complete report with their recommendations, of any individual act which in their estimation, seemed worthy of special recognition.
Shortly, responses began to pour in from every quarter. Meantime legislation was passed and the Secretary of the Navy acting for the President, appointed a Board of Awards to examine and consider the recommendations submitted and to report on them. This Board, which afterward became known as the Knight Board, was composed of ten high Naval Officers with Admiral Austin M. Knight, Admiral Charles J. Badger, and Admiral DeWitt Coffman at its head.
The Knight Board began its work on March 17, 1919, and spent many months in going over the vast amount of material which was submitted to it. Every member of the board either read or had read to him every word of this data and each case was thoroughly examined and discussed by the full board before a decision was reached on the character of the medal which was to reward a particular deed.
In the first place, the task of the Board was no trivial one but it was soon complicated by a host of unforeseen problems which bobbed up constantly as its work progressed. An idea of the difficulties which the Board encountered can be gathered by a report of its work that was prepared by Admiral Knight. “The recommendations for the various medals,” it declared, “differed widely in the standard of efficiency upon which they were based, some officers recommending all of their subordinate officers for the Distinguished Service Medal while others in their description of the services rendered, made no effort to specify the circumstances as the law required but dealt wholly with superlatives.
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At the other extreme were a few officers of high rank who refused to recommend anyone, taking the position that no one had done more than his duty.”
Discussing this feature, the report declared, “that had the board contented itself with the recommendations sent in by flag officers, the result would have been a series of extraordinary inconsistencies and anomalies. All officers of the staff of one flag officer would have had the Distinguished Service Medal, those of another, the Navy Cross, and those of still another, members of the staff of those who thought that they had done no more than their duty, nothing at all.” The Board, however, did not regard its function as merely to affirm a verdict already rendered. Each recommendation was considered on its merits, tested to see whether it conformed with the law and action taken accordingly.
Early in the Board’s work, the discovery was made that a great many officers and men had performed deeds worthy of recognition, although under the law, they were ineligible to a medal award as their acts as reported did not meet its requirements. Consequently, the Board anxious to see that no meritorious service went unnoticed, of its own volition, created the Special Letter of Commendation which took its place in the class of the medals authorized by Congress. Later as another measure of recognition, the Special Certificate of Appreciation was authorized. This was awarded to the Commanding Officers of Ships in the Naval Overseas Transportation Service for “zealous, loyal, devoted and efficient services.”
When the list of awards of the Board was announced, a few high Naval officers, notably, Admiral William S. Sims, who commanded the American forces in European waters in the war, refused the medals conferred upon them, claiming that injustices had been done and discrimination practiced by the Board of Awards and the Secretary of the Navy in disregarding the recommendations for awards sent in by the Commanding Officers. Their action caused a public sensation and eventually led to an investigaton by the Naval Affairs Committee of the Senate of the entire subject of the awards made by the Navy Department. Lengthy hearings were held in which the Committee went into the matter patiently and exhaustively, according both sides of the controversy a full opportunity of presenting their cases. When the inquiry was completed after several weeks’ duration, the Committee made its report to the Senate, dividing on the result.
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The Republican members, consisting of Senator Frederick Hale of Maine, chairman of the sub-committee of the full committee which made the investigation; Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois, and Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington, who presented the majority report, severely criticized the action and the methods employed by the Secretary of the Navy in making the awards, declaring that “no attempt was made to ascertain from the officers making the recommendations, the relative merit of the cases mentioned. The question of relative merit was not considered as it should have been and this, the Committee regards as most unfortunate. It is of the opinion that the failure to employ some such system in making the awards has been hurtful to the morale of the Navy and to a certain extent has depreciated the value of the medal awarded. That the injury to the morale of the Navy will be permanent, the Committee does not believe. The Committee believes that the spirit of the Navy is such that it will rise above any temporary blow to its morale.”
Two minority reports were presented by Senator Key Pittman of Nevada, and Senator Park Trammell of Florida, the Democratic members of the Committee, in which they took an entirely different view of the situation and joined in staunchly defending the awards and the manner in which they were made. Describing the whole matter as a “Tempest in a Teapot”, Senator Pittman in his report stated that, “the investigation, like most Congressional investigations, of this character, has served no beneficial purpose but on the contrary, in my opinion, through the airing of the personal grievance of an Admiral and in giving publicity to critical and deprecatory statements made by the Admiral, with regard to the accomplishments of the American Navy during the Great War, has tended to besmirch the glory that was never before questioned.”
Senator Trammell in his report denied the statement of the majority that the morale of the Navy had been injured by the scandal over the awards. He said, “It is my opinion that the morale has not seriously been impaired. Doubtless some individuals have been displeased on account of having their hopes shattered and their pride of opinion wounded but these are individual cases and the testimony did not disclose that there is any general dissatisfaction throughout the Navy.”
Mention of the incident and the conflicting verdicts rendered by the Senate Committee after its investigation is made to
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illustrate the widely divergent opinions of what it accomplished which were not confined to the Committee of Inquiry alone but were shared by everyone who followed the matter closely. Personal prejudice among high officers of the Navy, the antagonism between certain officers and the Secretary, and the dissatisfaction of some with the awards they received, all of which developed during the investigation, made it even more difficult for an impartial observer to gauge the issue and the result correctly.
The political equation which, of course, enters into all Congressional affairs of this character, was another confusing feature. The Committee of Inquiry was essentially Republican in its makeup while the Secretary of the Navy at whom the investigation was primarily aimed was a Democrat. Obviously, this situation must be noted and due discount made for it in considering the majority report. Without questioning the sincerity of the majority members, or attempting to make it appear that they allowed their political affiliations to bias their judgment, the conclusion is patent from the minority report that had the investigation been conducted by the Democrats it would have resulted in a complete vindication of the Secretary and the policy he pursued in making the awards.
It cannot be gainsaid, however, that the affair was an unfortunate one and did because of the unpleasant notoriety it caused, detract to a certain extent from the prestige of the decorations. Such is the inevitable fate which befalls all things having this experience. But there is comfort in the knowledge that this condition will only be temporary, that even now it is passing, and as time affords us a truer appreciation of them; not as their intrinsic value exactly but the deeds they signalize— their lustre will be completely restored, for although the measure of a man’s reward may depend on human judgment which is constantly fallible, the deeds themselves can never be questioned or reflection cast upon them.
For services rendered our government during the war, a great many decorations were awarded to the men of the Allied Armies and Navies and in turn our men also received a great many. Originally official acts of Congress were necessary to permit Americans to accept foreign decorations as the Constitution strictly forbids it, reading, “No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States, and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office or title of any kind
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whatever from any king, prince or foreign state.” It has been the custom of the government to comply rigidly with the law with the result that most medals bestowed upon Americans now repose in the vaults of the State Department. This restriction, however, was set aside by Congress and permission was granted Americans to receive and wear decorations conferred upon them abroad.
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BY direction of the President, and in the name of Congress, the Congressional Medal of Honor of the Navy was awarded to the following officers and enlisted men of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps in the World War for extraordinary heroism in action above and beyond the call of duty as described in the citation appearing under each man's name:
BALCH, John H. ... Ph.
U. S. N. For extraordinary conspicuous gallantry shown in caring for the wounded in action on the 19th of July. 1918. near Vierzy. The conduct of Balch was far beyond the ordinary call of duty. He spent the entire day and evening in the open field giving assistance and first aid to the wounded. The risk of life that he took was beyond that of his comrades, and the services rendered were greater than could be expected of one man. The work of Balch began with the action and lasted unceasingly for sixteen hours. It was carried on in a field torn by high-explosive shells and covered by direct machine-gun fire.
BLAKESLEE, E. G. (Deceased) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the staff of the commander of the United States Naval forces operating in European waters.
BOONE, Joel T. ... Lt.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism under fire in action in the Bois de Belleau, France on the 9th and 10th of June, 1918, when on two successive days the regimental aid stations in which Surgeon Boone was working, were struck by heavy shells and in each case demolished. This officer continued without cessation, his treatment of the wounded, superintending their evacuation, and setting an inspiring example of heroism to the officers and men serving under him. On June 25, 1918, he followed the attack of one battalion against enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau and established advanced dressing stations under continuous shell fire. On July 19, 1918 he left the shelter of a ravine to attend wounded marines under very heavy shell of all calibres and through a heavy mist of gas, and when the dressings and medical supplies were exhausted, he went to the rear and secured a side car load, returning quickly to the front to apply them in saving the lives of the wounded. This trip and another made later were made through a heavy barrage of high explosive and gas shells. He served with the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines.
HAMMANN, Charles H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism ns pilot of a seaplane on August 21, 1918, when with three other planes he
took part in a patrol for dropping propaganda on Pola. They encountered and attacked a superior force of enemy land planes and in the course of the engagement which followed, the plane of Ensign George H. Ludlow was shot down and fell in the water five miles off Pola. Ensign Hammann immediately dived down and landed on the water close alongside the disabled machine, where he took Ludlow on board and. although his machine was not designed for the double load to which it was subjected, and although there was danger of attack by Austrian planes, made his way to Porto Corsini.
HAYDEN, David E. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, in action at Thiaucourt. September 18,1918, with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines. During the advance, when Corporal Creed was mortally wounded while crossing an open field swept by machine-gun fire, without hesitating, Hayden ran to his assistance and finding him so severely wounded as to require immediate attention and disregarding personal safety, dressed the wound under intense machine-gun fire, and then carried the wounded man back to a place of safety.
INGRAM, Osmond K. (Deceased) ... G. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in the presence of the enemy on the occasion of the torpedoing of the Cassin on October 15, 1917. While the Cassin was searching for the submarine, Ingram sighted the torpedo coming and realising that it might strike the ship aft in the vicinity of the depth charges, he ran aft with the intention of releasing the depth charges before the torpedo could reach the Cassin. The torpedo struck the ship before he could accomplish his purpose and Ingram was killed by the explosion. The depth charges exploded immediately afterward. His life was sacrificed in an attempt to save the ship and his shipmates, as the damage to the ship would have been much less if he had been able to release the depth charges.
ISAACS, E. V. ... Lt.
U. S. N. When the U. S. S. President Lincoln was attacked and sunk by the German submarine C-90 on May 31, 1918. Lieutenant Isaacs was captured and held
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as a prisoner on board the U-90 until the return of the submarine to Germany, when he was confined in a prison camp. During his stay on the U-90 he obtained information of the movements of German submarines which was so important that he determined to escape with a view to making his information available to the United States and allied naval authorities. In attempting to carry out this plan, he jumped through the window of a rapidly moving train at the imminent risk of death, not only from the nature of the act itself, but from the fire of the armed German soldiers who were guarding him. Having been recaptured and confined, he made a second and successful attempt to escape, breaking his way through barbed-wire fences and deliberately drawing the fire of the armed guards in the hope of permitting others to escape during the confusion. He made his way through the mountains of southwestern Germany, having only raw vegetables for food, and at the end swam the river Rhine during the night in the immediate vicinity of German sentries.
LYLE, A. G. ... Dental Surgeon
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism beyond the call of duty, under heavy shell fire on April 23, 1918, in rushing to the assistance of Corporal Thomas Regan, who was seriously wounded, and administering such effective surgical aid while bombardment was still continuing, as to save the life of Corporal Regan.
MADISON, James J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally heroic service in a position of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ticonderoga when, on October 4, 1918. that vessel was attacked by an enemy submarine and sunk after a prolonged and gallant resistance. The submarine opened fire at a range of five hundred yards, the first shots taking effect on the bridge and fore-castle, one of the two forward guns of the Ticonderoga being disabled by the second shot. The fire was returned and the fight continued for nearly two hours Lieutenant Commander Madison was severely wounded early in the fight but caused himself to be placed in a chair on the bridge and continued to direct the fire and to manoeuvre the ship. When the order was finally given to abandon the sinking ship, he became unconscious from loss of blood, but was lowered into a life boat and was saved, with thirty-one others, out of a total number of 236 on board.
OSBORNE, Weedon E. (Deceased) ... Lt.
U. S. N. (M. C. D. S.). For extraordinary heroism in actual conflict with the enemy, and under fire, during the advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6. 1918, in helping to carry the wounded to a place of safety. While engaged in this heroic duty he was killed.
PETTY, Orlando H. ... Lt.
U. S. N. R. F. (M. C ). For extraordinary heroism beyond the call of duty while serving with the Fifth Regiment of U. S. Marines in France, during the attack on the Bois de Belleau, June 11, 1918. While under heavy fire of high-explosive and gas shells in the town of Lucy, where his dressing station was located, he attended and evacuated the wounded under most trying conditions. Having been knocked to the ground by an exploding gas shell, which tore his mask, he discarded the mask and courageously continued his work. His dressing station being hit and demolished, he personally helped carry Captain Williams, wounded, through the shell fire to a place of safety.
SULLIVAN, Daniel A. J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as an officer of the U. S. S. Christobel in conflict with an enemy submarine on May 21, 1918, when, as a result of the explosion of a depth bomb dropped near the submarine, the Christobel was so badly shaken that a number of depth charges which had been set for firing were thrown about the deck and there was imminent danger that they would explode. Ensign Sullivan immediately fell on the bombs and succeeded in securing them, thus saving the ship from disaster which would eventually have involved great loss of life.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action on the Forest de Retz, near Villera Cotterets, France, July 18, 1918. Sergeant Cukela advanced alone against an enemy strong point that was holding up his line, worked his way to its rear, and by the use of German hand grenades attacked and captured two machine guns and four men.
HOFFMAN, Charles ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed coolness and extraordinary heroism throughout the attack. During the counter attack of the enemy he, armed with a rifle, charged and routed a group of machine gunners.
KELLY, John Joseph ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at Blanc Mont. Ridge, France. October 5, 1918. Private Kelly ran through our barrage one hundred yards in advance of the front line and attacked an enemy machine-gun nest, killing the gunner with a grenade, shooting another member of the crew with his pistol, and returned through the barrage with eight prisoners.
KOCAK, Matej, (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Villers-Cotterets Forest, south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. He advanced ahead of the American line and captured a machine gun and its crew. Later the same day he took command of several squads of allied troops and led them forward in the advance.
PRUITT, John Henry, (Deceased) ...Cpl.
U. S. M. C. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Pruitt attacked two machine guns, capturing them and killing two of the enemy. He then captured forty prisoners in a dugout near by. This gallant soldier was killed soon afterward by shell-fire while he was sniping at the enemy.
ROBINSON, Robert G. ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as observer in the First Marine Aviation Force at the front in France. He not only participated successfully in numerous raids into enemy territory, but on October 8, 1918, while conducting an air raid in company with planes from Squadron 218, R. A. F., he was attacked by nine enemy scouts and in the fight which followed he shot down one of the enemy planes. Also, on October 14, 1918, while on an air raid over Pittham, Belgium, his plane and one other became separated from their formation on account of motor trouble and were attacked by twelve enemy scouts. In the fight which ensued he behaved with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. After snooting down one of the enemy planes he was struck by a bullet which carried away most of his elbow, and his gun jammed at the same time. He cleared the jam with one hand while his pilot manoeuvred for position. With the gun cleared, he returned to the fight though his left arm was useless, and fought off the enemy scouts until he collapsed after receiving two more bullet wounds, one in the stomach and one in the thigh
TALBOT, Ralph, (Deceased) ... 2nd. Lt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious service and extraordinary heroism while attached to Squadron C, First Marine Aviation Force in France, lie participated in numerous air raids into enemy territory, and on October 8, 1918, while on such a raid, he was attacked by nine enemy scouts, and in the fight that followed, snot down an enemy plane. Also, on October 14, 1918, while on an air raid over Pittham, Belgium, Lieutenant Talbot and one other plane became detached from the formation duo to loss of power by motor, and were attacked by twelve enemy scouts. During the severe fight that followed, his plane shot down one of the enemy scouts. His observer was shot through the elbow and his gun jammed. He cleared the jam with one hand while Lieutenant Talbot manoeuvred to gain time, and then returned to fight. The observer fought on until shot twice in the stomach and once in the hip. When he collapsed, Lieutenant Talbot attacked the nearest enemy scout with his front guns and shot him down. With his observer unconscious and his motor failing he dived to escape the balance of the enemy and crossed the German trenches at an altitude of fifty feet, landed at the nearest hospital and left his observer and returned alone to his aerodrome.
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BY direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, the Distinguished Service Medal of the. Navy was awarded to the following officers, enlisted men and civilians of the United States Navy and its armed branches and those of the United States Army and Allied governments in the World War for exceptionally meritorious service to the American government in positions of great trust and responsibility as described in the citation appearing under each man’s name:
ABBETT, H. J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in as duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Whipple, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for his prompt, daring, and resolute conduct upon the occasion of the burning of the steamship Florence H. in Quiberon Bay on the night of April 17, 1918. The Florence H. was loaded with explosives, and within a few moments after the outbreak of the fire the ship was completely enveloped in flames and the water in the vicinity thickly covered with burning powder boxes, which from time to time exploded, scattering fire throughout the mass. Lieutenant Commander Abbott drove the Whipple into the burning mass and, assisted by small boats from other vessels in the harbor, succeeded in rescuing a large number of men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended must have perished in the flaming wreckage.
ANDERSON, E. A. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in organising and in the administration and operation of the American patrol detachment and in developing arrangements for the co-operation of air, surface, and submarine craft. Also for his successful co-operation with the Cuban Government in making the available vessels of the Cuban Navy efficient and ready for service.
ANDREWS, Philip ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Mississippi. and later as a Rear Admiral in command of the U. S. naval base at Cardiff, Wales, and Commander of the U. S. Naval Forces in the Adriatic.
BADGER, Charles J. (Retired) ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the General Board in advising the department upon many matters of great importance relating to the conduct of the war.
BAGLEY, David W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Jacob Jones, upon the occasion of the sinking of that vessel by an enemy submarine on December 6, 1917. The conduct and bearing of Commander Bagley under the trying conditions of the disaster and his bundling of the situation were in accord with the best traditions of the naval service.
BASSETT, F. B. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Utah, operating in the war zone in association and co-operation with British naval forces.
BASTEDO, Paul H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of Sub-Chaser Squadron One, Hunt Commander Otranto Barrage, and as Commander of a detachment of three Sub Chasers in the engagement of Durazzo, when two enemy submarines were destroyed.
BECK, William L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility in command of a division of mine sweepers engaged in the exacting and hazardous service of sweeping deep-sea mines from the North Sea.
BELKNAP, R. R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in command of Mine Squadron One of the Mine Force, during the operation of laying mines in the North Sea, and for his excellent work in connection with the equipping of these ships for mine laying duty.
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BEMIS. Harold M ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of Submarine Division 5, making a trip to British waters and operating in those waters against German submarines, and later making a voyage with one tug and three submarines from Bermuda to the Azores under very difficult conditions. Finding himself on board a British submarine when all her officers and two-thirds of her crew were down with influenza, he took command of the British submarine and conducted a successful patrol for five days off the German coast.
BENSON, William S. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility as chief of Naval Operations.
BERRIEN, F. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nicholson, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for an engagement on November 17, 1917, in association with the U. S. S. Fanning, with the German submarine U-58. ns a result of which the submarine was forced to come to the surface and surrender.
BLAKELY, C. A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. O'Brien, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive und defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for a successful attack upon an enemy submarine on June 16, 1917.
BLUE, Victor ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Texas, operating in the war zone in association and co-operation with the British Grand Fleet.
BOYCE, William L., (Deceased) .... Ass't. Mach.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession as an officer of the U. S. S. Seneca in volunteering as one of a party to board the British Steamer Wellington, following the torpedoing of that vessel on September 16, 1918, and her abandonment by her crew. Acting Machinist Boyce was placed in charge of the machinery of the Wellington, and through his efforts in handling the power plant, the vessel, although fatally damaged, was able to continue on her course for port for twelve hours: then, owing to heavy weather and rapid rising of the water in the holds, a bulkhead gave way, flooding the engine and fire rooms. Even then, Machinist Boyce and his men stuck to their posts ,until steam was blown down sufficiently to prevent danger of explosion of the boilers. In the attempt to abandon ship when his services were no longer of any use Machinist Boyce lost his life.
BRAISTED, W. C., (M. C.) ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
BRISTOL, Mark ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Oklahoma, operating in the war zone in association and co-operation with British naval forces.
BRUCE, Frank (Deceased) ... Lt.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Bobolink, engaged in mine sweeping on the North Sea, when, on May 14, 1919, a mine was found to be foul of a parted sweep which was being reeled in. As soon as this dangerous situation was reported to him, Lieutenant Bruce took his station at the stern, sending everyone else forward, and proceeded to direct the operation of attempting to clear the mine. When the mine was near the surface and directly under the stern of the ship it exploded, killing Lieutenant Bruce almost instantly.
BULLARD, William H. G. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in positions of great responsibility, as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Arkansas in the Atlantic Fleet, and later the Grand Fleet, and later still a rear admiral in command of the U. S. naval base at Malta.
BULMER, R. C. (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Black Hawk, flagship and repair ship of the mine force engaged in the laying of the North Sea mine barrage and subsequently mine sweeping.
BURGER, Philip J. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Jacob Jones. After that vessel was torpedoed on December 6. 1917, at the risk of almost certain death Burger remained in the motor sailer and endeavored to get it clear for floating from the ship. He failed to accomplish this in time and was drawn under water with the boat, but later came to the surface and was rescued.
BUTLER, H. V. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. San Francisco, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
CAPERTON, W. B. ... Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet on the east coast of South America in establishing friendly diplomatic relations with the countries of South America.
CAPPS, Washington L. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Senior Member of the Compensation Board during the War, charged with the many difficult and complicated financial questions involved in the contracts for ships of the Navy on a cost plus basis, and the provision of plants for their building, during the War. He exhibited great seal and assiduity in guarding the interests of the Navy. Also for duty as Member of the General Munitions Board and as General Manager of the U. S. Emergency Fleet Corporation.
CARPENDER, A. S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Fanning. engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for an engagement on November 17, 1917, with the German submarine U-58, as a result of which the submarine was forced to come to the surface and surrender.
CHASE, J. V. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer U. S. S. Minnesota, and also for the splendid seamanship shown in bringing the Minnesota safely into port after being mined, with a hole in her underwater body approximately 30 feet long and extending athwartships from port side or keel to starboard armor shelf and protective deck, without loss of life.
CHASE, Volney O. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as senior assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations, overwork from which probably caused his untimely death.
CHEVALIER, G. de C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in connection with the first aeronautical detachment to reach France, and as commander of the United States naval air station at Dunkirk, which was established and maintained in spite of constant bombing by the enemy. Later commanded the assembly and repair base at Eastleigh, England.
CHRIST, William B. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee as commanding officer of the armed draft detail of the Orleans, he displayed heroic conduct when the Orleans was sunk by a German submarine on July 3, 1917, by entering the engine room of the sinking ship, attempting in stop the engines and remaining with the ship until all lifeboats and rafts had been launched, after which he left the ship with only a life preserver.
CHRISTY, H. H. ... Capt.
U. . N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. San Diego, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines. Particularly for exceptionally meritorious conduct at the time the San Diego was struck by a mine and sunk. Later for services in command of the U. S. S. Wyoming in the Atlantic Fleet.
CLUVERIUS, W. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Shawmut engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
COFFMAN, D. W. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of Battleship Force 2, Atlantic Fleet, and also for efficient manner in which he administered and operated the fleet in the temporary absence of the commander in chief during August, September, and October, 1917.
COLE, W. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Nevada, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with British naval forces.
CONDEN, A. R. (Ret.) ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the Shipping Board, representing the Bureau of Ordnance, and connected with the War Industries Board on the committee of steel production.
CONE, Hutch I. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander, naval aviator forces, foreign service.
CONN, William T., Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Alcedo, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines. Particularly, when the Alcedo was struck by an enemy submarine and lost, for his conduct, which was in keeping with the best traditions of the Service.
COONTZ, R. E. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the thirteenth naval district and commandant of the Bremerton Navy Yard, and also for a time while acting as assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations.
COTTON, Lyman A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in constructing, organizing and operating the naval base at Plymouth, England. Under Captain Cotton’s direction 48 sub chasers operated efficiently in the English Channel against enemy submarines.
CRAVEN, T. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as aide for aviation, U. S. naval forces in France.
DAVIS, Guy E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally courageous and meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while serving as commander of a patrol unit operating against enemy submarines on the United States Atlantic coast. A leak having been started in the battery compartment of the N-5, one of the submarines of the patrol unit, which threatened to put the submarine out of action through the flooding of the battery and the development of chlorine gas, Commander Davis entered the flooded compartment in company with Lieutenant Walter Siebert, and for four hours those two officers alternated at lying on their backs in the water and calking the leaking seams, while the crew of the boat, by bailing, succeeded in keeping the water just below the top of the battery. The boat was tested by submerging to 40 feet, and some of the calking having been blown out from the scams, the operation of calking was repeated by the same officers. As a result of their action, the boat was enabled to keep the sea for 18 days more and to carry out the orders under which the unit was acting, for the protection of the coasts and shipping of the United States.
On November 28, 1917, as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wakiva, Commander Davis engaged and destroyed an enemy submarine which attempted to attack the convoy escorted by the Wakiva.
DAVIS, Noel ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Aide to Commander, Mine Force, in connection with the construction of the North Sea Barrage, and later as Commander of a Division of mine sweepers engaged in the difficult and hazardous operation of sweeping for and removing mines of this barrage under exceptionally difficult conditions.
DeSTEIGUER, Louis R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as chief of staff of the third naval district and in command of the U. S. S. Arkansas in the Grand Fleet.
DISMUKES, Douglas E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon upon the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on September 9, 1918. By his prompt and efficient conduct and as a result of the excellent discipline existing among the officers and crew, the ship was safely brought into port.
DUNN, Herbert O. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as
commanding officer of the U. S. naval station at Ponto del Gada, Azores, and for the efficient performance of his duties as such.
EARLE, Ralph ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. In this capacity he accomplished the origination of the mine barrage across the North Sea known as the Northern Barrage, the making of a type of mine entirely new to mining warfare, the conception and execution of the 14" navy railway battery operations carried out in France, the supplying a safe and reliable depth charge in sufficient quantities on time, and other naval ordinance projects carried out during the World War.
EBERLE, E. W. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy.
EDISON, Thomas A.
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility as president of the Naval Consulting Board.
FIFER, Ursher Lee ... H. A. 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary conspicuous gallantry on June 6, 1918, during the capture of Bouresches, Chateau-Thierry sector. France. Fifer dressed and evacuated the wounded from a wheat field swept by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. At a time when the losses threatened the success of the operation his heroic conduct steadied the lines and spurred the attacking platoons on through barrage fire. Also on July 19, 1918, near Vierzy, France, he administered aid to wounded Infantry troops as they advanced, taking the wounded into Vierzy under heavy shell fire and bringing back water and stretchers. He fearlessly ran along the line, exposing himself to sniper and machine-gun fire, to direct prisoners to wounded men. Fifer was also commended for heroic conduct on October 8, 1918, in Champagne, France.
FITZGERALD, Patrick. ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service at the time of the torpedoing of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, September 5, 1918. Fitzgerald, through his great presence of mind and in the risk of his own life, succeeded in saving the life of another man who was unconscious in a darkened compartment on board the U. S. S. Mount Vernon.
FLETCHER, F. F. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the General Board in advising the department upon many matters of great importance to the conduct of the war.
FOOTE, Percy W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. President Lincoln, upon the occasion of the sinking of that vessel by an enemy submarine on May 31, 1918. The conduct and bearing of Commander Foote under the trying conditions of the disaster and his handling of the situation were in accord with the best traditions of the naval service.
FOSTER, John C. ... Lt. (J. G)
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism on 24th of July, 1918, as observer in an aeroplane engaged in a raid for bombing the enemy coast near Bruges, Belgium. This machine crashed to the ground, and Lieutenant Foster was severely injured, his left arm being dislocated and fractured. The machine, which carried sixteen 50-pound bombs, took fire, and it was known that the bombs were certain to explode. In spite of this great and imminent danger, Lieutenant Foster undertook to rescue the pilot, who was pinned under the wreckage, and succeeded in removing him to a distance of about 40 yards when all of the bombs blew up.
FOSTER, P. F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. AL-2 in an encounter with an enemy submarine on July 10, 1918, in which the enemy submarine was sunk.
FULLINWIDER, S. P. (Ret.) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the development of plans and material for the North Sea mine barrage, which is recognized as being largely responsible for the collapse of the German submarine campaign, and thus for the successful termination of the war.
GANNON, Sinclair ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Saranac, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
GATES, Artemus L. ... Lt.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious .service in a duty of great responsibility in going to the assistance of a wrecked British aeroplane on August 23, 1918. Although it was known that the wreck was
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near the enemy coast and that he was in danger of being attacked, this officer proceeded to the rescue without gun layers or other means of defense in order to save weight, making it possible to pick up and transport the officers of the wrecked plane, which work was successfully accomplished in spite of many difficulties and dangers.
GHENT, Daniel T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Antilles (Army transport), upon the occasion of the sinking of that vessel by un enemy submarine on October 17. 1917. The ship sank in 4 1/2 minutes, and the excellent conduct and bearing of Lieutenant Commander Ghent in handling the situation under such trying conditions is in accord with the best traditions of the naval service.
GLASSFORD, W. A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally courageous and meritorious conduct as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Shaw upon the occasion of the collision between that vessel and H. M. S. Aquitania on the 9th of October, 1918, when by his presence of mind, prompt, and courageous action and resolute persistence, and. further, as a result of the splendid discipline of those under his command, the Shaw was saved from becoming a total loss and was safely brought into port after her bow had been completely severed from the remainder of the ship, and the ship still further endangered by fire and by threatened explosion of ammunition.
GLEAVES, Albert. ... V-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of the cruiser and transport force in connection with the organization and operation of the cruisers and transports in convoy work and transportation of troops.
GOURLAY, George ... C. G.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. Curlew, which was engaged in mine-clearing work in July, 1919. A mine exploded close to stern of ship, sending a wave of water over the after end and washing two of the crew overboard. Gourlay jumped into the rough and almost ice-cold sea with mine exploding in the vicinity and rescued one mate; the other was lost.
GRAHAN, S. V. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. A. T. Finland when that vessel was torpedoed by an enemy submarine. Through the coolness, nerve, and excellent seamanship of Captain Grahan the ship, although badly damaged, was brought safely into port.
GRANT, A. W. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of Battleship Force 1, and further for the efficient manner in which he commanded the Atlantic Fleet in the Western Atlantic in the absence of the commander in chief during September, October, November, and December, 1918.
GREENSLADE, J. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Housatanic, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
GRIFFIN, R. S. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering in connection with the design, building, and upkeep of machinery for new vessels and vessels in commission.
GROH, Edmund P. ... P. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines near Vierzy, Franco, on July 19, 1918. Showed great courage in dressing the wounded in an open field, continuing on duty after being wounded. He refused to be evacuated until he had completely dressed all wounded brought to him. On September 15, 1918, near Thiaucourt, France, ne displayed remarkable devotion to duty while giving first aid to wounded in the face of machine-gun fire. Only after being wounded himself did he leave the exposed area, and then he wont to the aid of a severely wounded man.
GUTTORMSEN, P. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as senior engineer officer of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, upon the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel by a German submarine, September 9, 1918. Although much of the damage to the ship was in the engine and fire rooms, the officers and men of the engineering department, under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Guttormsen, worked so efficiently, in spite of very difficult conditions, that the ship was able to reach port under her own steam and at almost normal speed.
HAISLIP, H. S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Stewart. engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters
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infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for his prompt, daring, and resolute conduct upon the occasion of the burning of the steamship Florence H. in Quiberon Bay on the night of April 17, 1918. The Florence H. was loaded with explosives and within a few moments after the outbreak of the fire the ship was completely enveloped in flame and the water and the vicinity thickly covered with burning powder boxes, which from time to time exploded, scattering fire throughout the mass. Lieutenant Commander Haislip drove the Stewart into the burning mass, approaching close to the stem of the Florence H., and, assisted by small boats from the Stewart, the Whipple, the Sultana, the Corona, and the Truxtun, succeeded in rescuing a large number of men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the flaming wreckage.
HALLIGAN, John, Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as chief of staff, naval forces in France.
HANRAHAN, D. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of a destroyer and as destroyer division commander operating in the war zone and later as commanding officer of the U. S. Naval Northern Bombing Group, in which capacity he was conspicuously successful.
HART, T. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession, while on shore, under orders of the Chief of Naval Operations, in the performance of duty in connection with submarines, and for distinguished service afloat in command of submarines engaged in operations against the enemy.
HEPBURN, A. J. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the sub chaser base at Queenstown, Ireland, and in charge of aircraft and their operation on the southern coast of Ireland.
HODGES, G. S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as second pilot of plane No. 8085, operating off Killingholme, England, October 28, 1918. Another plane, carrying a crow of four men, fell to the water from a considerable height and was wrecked, the occupants being pinned under the debris, and shortly afterwards the gasoline, which covered the surface of the water, took fire. Plane No. 8685 immediately made a landing close to the wreck, and Hodges dove overboard and came up in the midst of the burning gasoline, seeking to rescue the men of the wrecked plane. he continued diving, completely disregarding the danger to himself and only desisted when it was certain that nothing was to be accomplished by continuing longer.
HUGHES, C. F. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. New York, operating in the war zone in association and co-operation with the British Grand Fleet.
INGALLS, Davis S. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a seaplane pilot attached to the naval seaplane station at Dunkirk, where, as a result of his brilliant and courageous work, he was made an acting flying commander by the British authorities oyer their own pilots. Alone and in conjunction with other pilots, he shot down at least four enemy aeroplanes and one or more enemy balloons.
JACKSON, O. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as chief of staff to commander in chief Atlantic Fleet, in which capacity, in addition to the many exacting duties connected with the administration of the fleet under the complicated conditions incident to the war, he twice accompanied the commander in chief on tours of inspection abroad, where his thorough and able attention to and observation of our own and allied forces and methods produced results of the greatest value to the Navy and the Government.
JACOBS, Walter F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility in command of a division of mine sweepers engaged in the exacting and hazardous service of sweeping deep-sea mines from the North Sea.
JACOBY, Maclear ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 129 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines, and especially for his quick judgment and good headwork in the attack on Durazzo when
his vessel although practically disabled succeeded in destroying an enemy sub.
JESSOP, Earl B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as engineering officer of the navy yard, New York. New York.
JOHNSON, Alfred W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Conyngham. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive und defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted, against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for an attack upon an enemy submarine on October 19, 1917, during which attack the Conyngham was directly over the submarine and dropped a depth bomb which is believed to have destroyed the submarine.
JOHNSON, T. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Canonicus, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
JOHNSTON, Herbert R. O. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty ox great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Lake Forest engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines and especially for an engagement with an enemy submarine on June 27, 1918, as a result of which it is believed the submarine was severely damaged.
JONES, Hilary P. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of Division Four, and the Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.
KALK, Stanton F. (Deceased) ... Lt.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of the destruction of the U. S. S. Jacob Jones by a submarine, December 6, 1917.
Lieut. Kalk, as Officer of the Deck, when the submarine was sighted, took prompt and correct measures in manoeuvering to avoid the torpedo, and later showed extraordinary heroism in sacrificing himself by
giving up his place on a life raft to make room for others, as result of which splendid self-sacrifice, he lost his life.
KEEN, Edward V. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of a division of mine sweepers engaged in the difficult and hazardous work of sweeping for and removing the mines of the North Sea mine barrage.
KING, Frank R. (Deceased) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility aa commander of a division of trawlers, engaged in the difficult and hazardous operation of sweeping for and removing mines in the North Sea Barrage; and especially for his heroic conduct on the occasion of the destruction by mine explosion of his flagship, the Richard Bulkley, of which he was also the commanding officer. Although stunned by the explosion, he made every effort to save the lives and to rescue men entrapped by steam in the fire-room. The rapid sinking of the vessel prevented his success in the undertaking. Finding the ship about to sink he proceeded to bridge, whore he took his station, and went down with the ship.
KNIGHT, Austin M. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet in connection with Allied operations carried on at and near Vladivostok and in northeastern Siberia.
KYRKLUND, Karl V. ... Btswn.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession on the occasion of an accident to the U. S. S. Downes, October 7, 1918, when, in a heavy gale, a sea broke on the stem of the Downes, spreading the depth-charge tracks and dislodging a number of depth charges, which fell beneath the tracks where they were a menace to the ship in that they might become armed and explode. Boatswain Kyrklund, with four enlisted men, at once undertook to secure the bombs, nt great personal risk to themselves, as the seas were breaking over the stern four or five feet high, and finally succeeded. Boatswain Kyrklund was seriously injured, but remained on duty for a month, with the result that he contracted tuberculosis.
LANDO, Ellis ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of a division of trawlers engaged in the difficult and hazardous duty
of sweeping for and removing mines of the North Sea Barrage, and especially for his heroic conduct at the time of the destruction by a mine of the Richard Bulkley, when he jumped overboard from his flagship, the William Johnson, in a rough sea, and rescued Antimo Perfidio, (S. C. lc), who was at the time unconscious.
LEIGH, R. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility on the staff of the commander of U. S. naval forces in European waters and in charge of operations, Anti-Submarine Section.
LOFTIN, Frank ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of a squadron of sub. chasers operating against enemy submarines in the Adriatic and later as U. S. naval representative in Dalmatia, where his tact, judgment, and firmness contributed in an important degree to the preservation of order in a country where conditions were greatly disturbed and to the settlement of many puzzling diplomatic questions with regard to which he had no instructions from higher authority.
LONG, A. T. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Nevada, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with British naval forces.
LONG, B. A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the hue of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nicholson engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MAGRUDER, T. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as district commander Orient and commander Squadron 4. U. S. Patrol Force.
MALLON, John V. ... Sea. 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism at the time of the destruction of the U. S. S. trawler BULKLEY, engaged in mine sweeping in the North Sea. At the time of the explosion of the mine which destroyed the ship, Seaman Mallon was on duty as signalman of the watch and remained at his post on the bridge and went down with the ship.
MANNIX, D. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Quinnebug, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
MARSHALL, A. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Baltimore engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
MAYO, H. T. ... Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander in chief of the Atlantic Fleet in connection with the organization, training and maintaining of the fleet in a condition for war.
McCANN, R. H. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as second pilot of airplane No. 4082, operating off Killingholme, England, October 28, 1918. Another plane, carrying a crew of four men, fell to the water from a considerable height and was wrecked, the occupants being pinned under the debris, and shortly afterwards the gasoline, which covered the surface of the water, took fire. Plane No. 4082 immediately made a landing close to the wreck, and McCann dove overboard and came up in the midst of the burning gasoline, seeking to rescue the men of the wrecked plane. He continued diving, completely disregarding the danger to himself and only desisted when it was certain that nothing was to be accomplished by continuing longer.
McComb, M. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Christobel, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted, against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for an engagement with an enemy submarine on May 21, 1918, as a result of which the convoy under escort of the Christobel was protected and the submarine so completely disabled that she was compelled to intern at Santander, Spain, for the remainder of the war.
MCCRISAKEN, Jos. B. (Deceased) ... P. M., 3c
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while seriously ill with influenza on board the U. S. S. Marietta
In October, 1918. McCrisaken refused to give up and continued to care for the sick until he himself died on October 14th.
McCullough, R. P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Lydonia, in an attack on May 8, 1918, in company with H. M. S. Basilisk, on an enemy submarine. as a result of which the submarine was destroyed.
McCully, N. A. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as district commander, Rochefort, in successfully handling naval activities in France south of the Loire River and safeguarding American convoys through the submarine zone.
McGOWAN, Samuel ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. (P. C.). For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Bureau of supplies and Accounts in connection with the purchase of supplies, provisions, etc., for keeping the Navy on a war footing.
McKEAN, J. S. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Arizona. and later as assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations.
McVAY, Charles B., Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Oklahoma, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with British naval forces.
MOFFETT, W. A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the ninth, tenth, and eleventh naval districts and commandant of the Great Lakes Training Station.
MORGAN, Casey B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Force Transport Officer and Senior Member of the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force. Also as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Agamemnon, engaged in transporting troops to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines.
MURFIN, Orin G. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in charge of the U. S. mine bases in Scotland. The extremely successful part played by the United States Navy in the laying of the northern mine barrage was very largely due to the pioneer work performed by this officer in the establishment of the bases and the development and administration of the industrial organization required.
NELSON, C. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally gallant and meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of Sub. Chaser Detachment 2, operating in the Adriatic, with base at Corfu, Greece, and as commander of the sub. chaser force which attacked Durazzo on October 2, 1918.
NIBLACK, Albert P. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of U. S. naval base at Gibraltar and of U. S. naval forces in western Mediterranean.
NICHOLS, Dudley A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in inventing and developing an electric sweep essential to the successful sweeping of mines, North Sea barrage.
O'CONNOR, Charles L. ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service at the time of the torpedoing of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, on September 5, 1918, by remaining in a compartment and endeavoring to close a watertight door which led into a bunker abaft the fireroom. Thin action showed great presence of mind and devotion to duty on the part of O’Connor, without any thought of his own safety.
PALMER, L. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation in connection with the recruiting, training, and organising a Large naval personnel for war.
PARKS, Charles W. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. (C. E. C.). For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks in connection with the work of that bureau.
PLUNKETT, C. P. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as director of gunnery exercises in connection with the training of naval personnel in gunnery in preparation for war, and also in connection with the development, organization, and operation of a naval field battery for duty in land operations on the European battle front.
PORTERFIELD, L. B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Venetia, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of escorting convoys through waters infested with submarines and mines, and especially for well-conducted operations against enemy submarines on May 11, 1918, May 17, 1918, and July 22, 1918. on the second of which occasion it is believed that the attacking submarine was severely damaged.
POWELL, Halsey ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Porter, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously end unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for an attack upon an enemy submarine on August 3, 1917, aa a result of which the submarine is believed to have been seriously damaged.
PRATT, W. V. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as assistant to the chief of Naval Operations.
PRINGLE, J. R. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Melville and chief of staff, destroyer flotillas, European waters.
PURDY, F. G. ... Chief Cptr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession on September 17, 1918, on the occasion of a fire on the U. S. Sub. Chaser No. 59, at the Marine Basin, Brooklyn, N. Y. Two depth bombs of large size were on the Y gun aft, and six more on dock. Although the vessel was enveloped in flames, which were rising as high as the mastheads, Carpenter Purdy, accompanied by four enlisted men, neither he nor the men accompanying him being attached to the ship, went on board without orders, and removed the bombs from the Y gun, these bombs being so hot that the paint on them was blistered.
READ, A. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the development of U. S. naval aviation, arid especially for his achievement in making the first trans-Atlantic flight in the NC-4.
REYNOLDS, W. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S.. ... S. Canandaigua engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
ROBINSON, Henry M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism on January 11, 1918, when, with the rate of machinists’ mate 1c., U. S. N. R. F., he was acting as chief engineer of the D. S. S. C-121. On that date, as a result of a back-fire from one of the engines, fire spread to an open can of gasoline. Machinist's Mate Robinson, finding that he could not extinguish the fire, attempted to carry the burning can on dock. To do this it was necessary to climb a vertical ladder. In climbing this, he tripped and spilt burning gasoline on his clothing, in spite of which he persisted in his efforts, and succeeded in getting the can to the deck, where it could do no further harm. Being then a mass of flames, he jumped overboard into the river, which was filled with ice. He was picked up and taken to the naval hospital where he remained for six weeks.
RODGERS, John ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee in a position of great responsibility in command of a division of mine sweepers engaged in the exacting and hazardous service of sweeping deep sea mines from the North Sea.
RODGERS, T. S. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a division commander of the Atlantic, Fleet and later in command of a division of battleships operating in European waters.
RODMAN, Hugh ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander Division 9, United States Atlantic Fleet, which served with the British Grand Fleet as the Sixth Battle Squadron.
SATTERLEE, C. A. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Tampah engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
SCALES, A. H. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in ft duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Delaware, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with the British Grand Fleet.
SIMS, W. S. ... Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of the U. S. Naval Forces in European waters in connection with the organization and operation of the U. S. Nava! Forces in European waters in the conduct of war operations.
SPAFFORD, E. E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in charge of operations at base 25 and as hunt commander of the Otranto barrage; and later for especially able performance of important duty in charge of a sub chaser detachment sent out to investigate and report upon political and military conditions in the disturbed areas of the Adriatic coast.
STARK, Harold ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of a squadron of small and old destroyers, hurriedly fitted out in the Philippines and dispatched to the Mediterranean at a season when the southwest monsoon was at its height. The trip was successfully made under Commander Stark's efficient leadership in spite of many difficulties, in a time much shorter than had been considered possible, and the squadron arrived in the Mediterranean in excellent condition in time to take an active and efficient part in the anti-submarine campaign there, and in the Atlantic. For exceptionally meritorious service on the staff of commander U. S. Naval forces operating in European waters.
STEARNS, C. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commending officer of the U. S. S. Roanoke, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
STRAUSS, Joseph ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of the mine force, Atlantic Fleet, engaged in laying a mine barrage in the North Sea.
TAUSSIG, J. K. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wadsworth, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waiters infested with enemy submarines and mines in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuting against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for a successful attack upon an enemy submarine on July 29, 1917.
TAYLOR, D. W. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. (C. C.). For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility ns chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair.
TAYLOR, M. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Maine in the Atlantic Fleet.
TOBEY, E. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. (S. C.). For distinguished service in the line of hie profession while serving on the staff of the commander of the United States Naval forces operating in European waters.
TOMB, J. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Aroostook, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea.
TWINING, N. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility on the staff of the commander U. S. Naval forces in European waters.
VAIL, William T. ... Eng. 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in charge of the armed guard of the U. S. S. George G. Henry: especially for heroic and excellent behavior, coolness, skill, and bravery under gunfire of a German submarine when the George G. Henry was attacked, September 29. 1918. Vail climbed a red-hot ladder, thereby suffering great physical punishment, to close gauge valves.
VERNON, W. N. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cassin, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and is offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for a successful engagement with a German submarine on October 15, 1917.
WARE, James O. ...
Lt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Truxton, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and especially for his prompt, daring, and resolute conduct upon the occasion of the burning of the steamship Florence H. in Quiberon Bay on the night of April 17, 1918. The Florence H. was loaded with explosives, and within a few moments after the outbreak of the fire the ship was completely enveloped in flames and the water in the vicinity thickly covered with burning powder boxes, which from time to time exploded, scattering fire throughout the mass. Lieutenant Ware drove the Truxton into the burning mass and, assisted by small boats from other vessels in the harbor, succeeded in rescuing a large number of men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the flaming wreckage.
WASHINGTON, Thomas ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Florida, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with the British Grand Fleet.
WILEY, H. A. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. S. Wyoming, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with the British Grand Fleet.
WILLIAMS, Clarence S. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service In a duty of great responsibility as chief of staff to Vice-Admiral, commanding Battleship Force 2, of the Atlantic Meet.
WILLIAMS, E. F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in. command of the U. S. S. C. No. 84, and Sub.-Chaser Unit No. 8. On July 10, 1918, an attack was made on an enemy submarine and depth charge delivered, and there is good evidence that the enemy submarine was badly damaged. In July, 1918, Ensign Williams sighted a floating mine, and in order that it might not do damage to other ships he went personally in a boat and towed it to his ship, where he made it fast, and lowed it all night, ending by sinking it in the morning.
WILSON, H. B. ... V-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander patrol force Atlantic Fleet and as commander U. S. naval forces in France in successfully coordinating with the French Navy and in expeditiously handling transports and cargo ships in French ports.
WINTERHALTER, Albert T. ... R-Admr.
U. S N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the General Board in advising the department upon many matters of great importance relating to the conduct of the war.
WOLLESON, Edwin A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility in command of a division of mine sweepers engaged in the exacting and hazardous service of sweeping deep-sea mines from the North Sea.
WRIGHT, C. Q. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and gallant service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. O-6, operating against enemy submarines off the Atlantic Coast of the United States. On August 7, 1918, the O-6, having been mistaken for an enemy submarine was fired upon by a British merchant ship. Several shots from the merchant ship struck the O-6, which made a crash dive, in which, as a result of the hits received, the conning tower and 3-inch gun pit were flooded. Upon coming to the surface some time later, the O-6 was again taken for an enemy and fired upon, this time by the U. S. S. Paul Jones. The courage and coolness with which Lieutenant Commander Wright handled his vessel under these very trying conditions undoubtedly saved the ship and crew.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
BARNETT, George ... Maj. Gen. Commandant
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the Marine Corps in the administration of his high office and the organisation and direction of the manifold and distinguished service of the Marine Corps at home and abroad.
BEARSS, Hiram I. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services He commanded with distinction the 102nd Infantry achieving notable success in the active operations in which that regiment was engaged. By his untiring energy and dauntless courage in overcoming the numerous difficulties confronting him he gave proof of military leadership of high order.
BOGAN, Henry S. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. He led a small detachment in an attack on a machine gup which was holding up the advance, capturing the gun and fire of its crew. He then continued the advance, entering the hostile trenched, and cleared them for a distance of one hundred fifty yards, remaining all day in this advanced position under continuous artillery and machine-gun fire.
BUTLER, Smedley D. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. he organised, trained and commanded the 13th Regiment Marines; also the 6th Brigade of Marines. He commanded with ability and energy Camp Pontanezen at Brest during the time in which it has developed into the largest embarkation camp in the world. Confronted with problems of extraordinary magnitude in supervising the reception, entertainment and departure of large numbers of officers and soldiers passing through this camp, he has solved all with conspicuous success, performing services of the highest character for the American Expeditionary Forces.
DOYEN, C. A. (Deceased) ... Brig. Con.
U. S. M. C. By reason of his abilities and personal efforts, he brought this brigade to the very high state of efficiency which enabled it to successfully resist the German Army in the Chateau-Thierry Sector and Belleau Woods. The strong .efforts on his part for nearly a year, undermined his health, and necessitated his being invalided to the United States before having the opportunity to command the brigade in action, but his work was shown by the excellent service rendered by the brigade, not only at Belleau Woods, but during the entire campaign when they fought in many battles.
FELAND, Logan ... Brig.
Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. As Lieutenant Colonel and the second in command of the 5th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, he had an important function in the training of that organization, and he participated creditably in its operations in the Aisne defensive and the fighting in the Chateau-Thierry section. Having taken command of his regiment as Colonel shortly before the battle of Soissons, he led it with extraordinary skill throughout the remainder of its engagements, giving proof of the highest qualities of leadership and unceasing devotion to his important duties.
HERMLE, Leo D. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Meuse River, Franco, November 1, 1918. When the company on his left was checked by heavy machine gun fire. Lieutenant Hermle led a platoon forward and surrounded a large number of the enemy, capturing one hundred fifty-five prisoners, and seventeen machine guns. Pushing on, he took the town of St, Georges and many machine gun positions. Although he was painfully wounded he refused to be evacuated and remained with his men for two days until he was ordered to the rear.
LAUCHHEIMER, Chas. H. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organisation and administration of the Adjutant and Inspector's Department of the U. S. Marine Corps throughout the period of the war. Through his energy and efficient management ibis Department was able successfully to meet the greatly increased burdens and responsibilities placed upon it.
LEE, Harry ... Col.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. Having taken command of the 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, prior to the attack on the Bois de Belleau and Bouresches, he directed the operations of his regiment with remarkable success during all the major operations in which it participated. His ability as a tactical leader and his untiring energy were reflected in the brilliant achievements of his command.
LE JEUNE, John A. ... Mag. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. He commanded the Second Division in the successful operations of Thiaucourt, Masif Blanc Mont. St. Mihiel, and on the west bank of the Meuse. In the Argonne-Meuse offensive his division was directed with such sound military judgment and ability that it broke and held, by the vigor and rapidity of execution of its attack, enemy lines which had hitherto been considered impregnable.
LYTLE, Robert S. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of Squadron C, First Marine Aviation Force, at the Front in bombing raids into enemy territory. On October 2, 1918, when word was received that a body of French troops had been cut off from supplies for two days by the enemy, and it was decided to feed them by aeroplane, Captain Lytle flew over the besieged troops at an altitude of only one hundred feet and dropped food where these troops could get it. This performance was repeated four times, each time under heavy □re from rifles, machine guns and artillery on the ground.
On October 14, 1918, while leading a raid of seven planes near Pittham, Belgium, his plane and one other became separated from their formation on account of motor trouble, and wore attacked by twelve enemy scout planes. Captain Lytle shot down one of the enemy planes, and before bis motor quit entirely, landed under fire in the Belgian front line trenches.
McCAWLEY, Charles L. ... Brig. Gen..
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organisation and administration of the Quartermaster's Department of the Marine Corps. Through his energy and efficient management this Department was able successfully to meet the various emergencies and difficulties connected with the transportation, subsistence, housing and clothing of the personnel of the Marine Corps throughout the period of the war.
MULCAHY, Francis P. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism ns Flight Commander. Squadron A.. First Marine Aviation Force, at the front in France. He not only participated successfully in numerous bombing raids into enemy territory, but on October 2, 1918, when work was received that a body of French troops had been cut off from supplies for two days by the enemy, and it was decided to feed them by aeroplane. Captain Mu1cahy flew over the besieged troops at an altitude of one hundred feet and dropped food where those troops could get it. This performance was repeated four times, each time under intense fire from rifles, machine guns and artillery on the ground.
NELMS, Frank, Jr. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as a pilot in the First Marine Aviation Force, at the front in France, where he participated in numerous air raids into enemy territory. On September 28, 1918 while on such a raid, he was attacked by a superior number of enemy scouts, and is believed to have destroyed an enemy piano. On October 2, 1918, when word was received that a body of French troops had been cut off from supplies for two days by the enemy, and it was decided to feed them by aeroplane, food was loaded in planes and Lieutenant Nelms flew over the besieged troops at an altitude of only one hundred feet and dropped the food where these troops could get it. This performance was repeated three times, each time under intense fire from rifles, machine guns and artillery on the ground.
NEVILLE, Wendell C. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. While in command of the 5th Regiment. United States Marine Corps, and later of the 4th Infantry Brigade, he participated in the battles of Chateau-Thierry. the advance near Soissons and the operations of St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont Ridge and the Argonne-Meuse. In all these he proved himself a leader of great skill and ability.
RICHARDS, George ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organisation and administration of the Paymaster's Department of the Marine Corps. Through his energy and efficient management his Department was able successfully to meet the greatly increased burdens and responsibility placed upon it.
SHULER, George K. ... Major
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. In command of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Regiment. United States Marine Corps, he displayed leadership of the highest order and marked tactical ability, resulting in the capture, by his command, of large numbers of prisoners and machine-guns in the battles at Blanc Moot and St. Etienne. In the advance to the north from Sommerance he showed rare judgment in manoeuvring his battalion in a different position, making important captures of field artillery. Fearless. aggressive and able, he twice accomplished missions of vital importance with brilliant success.
SMILEY, Dean F. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 9, 1918, HE rushed a hostile machine-gun nest single-handed, killing three of the crew and capturing the remainder. While taking his prisoners to the rear, this gallant soldier was killed by enemy artillery fire.
THOMAS, Fred ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 2, 1918. While endeavoring to establish a large company front which had become disconnected, Lieutenant Thomas encountered a large number of the enemy filtering through our lines. By strategic manoeuvring he formed a strong resistance, causing heavy casualties on the enemy and forcing their retreat after he himself had been seriously wounded.
WIMAN, Amil ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For especially meritorious and distinguished service. Gunnery Sergeant Wiman not only participated successfully in numerous bombing raids into enemy territory, but on October 2, 1918, when word was received that a body of French troops had been out off from supplies for two days by the enemy, and it was decided to feed them by aeroplane, canned food and bread were loaded in planes and Gunnery Sergeant Wiman flew over the besieged troops at an altitude of only one hundred feet and dropped the food where these troops could get it, This performance was repeated four times, each time under heavy fire from rifles, machine guns and artillery on the ground. Also, on the 14th of October 1918, while leading a. raid of seven planes near Pittham, Belgium, his plane and one other became separated from their formation on account of motor trouble, and were attacked by twelve enemy scouts. Gunnery Sergeant. Wiman shot down one enemy plane before his motor quit entirely, and landed under fire in the Belgium front line trenches,
WISE, Frederic M. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous sendee. He commanded with skill, ability and gallantry, the 59th Infantry, from September 4, 1918 to January 23, 1919. During the St. Mihiel offensive, he personally directed the attack of his regiment against Manheulles and Fresnes-en-Woevre, which resulted in the capture of the enemy's line in this area. On September 28, 1918, he directed the attack of his regiment which resulted in the capture of the Bois-de-BrieuIles. From September 26 to October 21, 1918, his personal courage and aggressive attitude was an important factor in the successful operations of the 8th Infantry Brigade against Bois-de-BrieuIles, Bois-de-Fays, Bois-de-Malaumont, Bois-de-Peut, and Bois-de-Foret. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.
HINES, Frank T ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. A. For distinguished. service in the line of hie profession as Chief of Embarkation Service. War Deportment, Washington, D. C. General Hines noted in direct liaison with the Navy Department, and in addition personally co-operated with the Commander of the Cruiser and Transport Force in furthering the transportation of troops, and his zeal and ability greatly contributed to the successful operation.
HUTCHESON, Grote ... Maj. Gen.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va. By his close co-operation with the Commander, Newport News Division. Cruiser and Transport Force, the work of embarking troops and turnaround of transports were greatly expedited.
SHANKS, David C. ... Maj. Gen.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. Ilia inexhaustible energy, dose co-operation with the Navy and excellent judgment in deciding questions of policy contributed greatly to the successful transportation of troops from the Port of Hoboken.
BRAZIL
Frontin, P. M. F., ... R-Admr.
Moreira, Leopold M. ... Capt.
CHINA
Lu, Ten Yeun, ... Capt.
CUBA
Van Der Gucht, Jose, ... Capt.
Marti, Jose, ... Col.
FRANCE
Aubrey, Etienne J. L., ... V-Admr.
Audo, Stephen Andre, ... R-Admr.
Benoit, E. M., ... R-Admr.
de Bianpre, Bernard, ... Comdr.
Bourgoin, Adrian P., ... Eng. Gen.
Callou, Leon C., ... Eng. Gen.
Cairo, J. C., ... A. M.
Cartier, ... Col.
Cayrol, R. L. M., ... Lt.
Charlier, C. T. L., ... V-Admr.
Chauvin, Ernest Alfred, ... Capt.
De Bon, Ferdinand J., ... V-Admr.
de Cacqueray, H. T. M. J., ... Capt.
de Laborde, J. J. J. N., ... Comdr.
Didelot, Charles F. E., ... R-Admr.
Doyere. Charles, ... Eng. Gen.
Ferris, F. A., ... Col.
Gauchet, D. M. ... V-Admr.
Grausett, Maurice G. A., ... R-Admr.
Grout, Marie-Gaston, ... R-Admr.
Jaures, Marie P. L., ... V-Admr.
Jolivet, Eugene C., ... Capt.
Julien-Laferriere, L. A., ... Capt.
Lacaze, Marie J. L., ... V-Admr.
Lancelin, Louis, ... R-Admr.
Lancret, Jean B. J., ... Eng. Gen.
Laugier, Alexander F. G., ... R-Admr.
Lebail, M. S. A., ... Capt.
Le Bris, P. A. M., ... V-Admr.
Le Querre, J. R., ... Capt.
Loizeau, Georges A. E., ... Capt.
Louis, A. F. C ... Eng. Gen.
Loyer, M. J. B. F., ... Capt.
Maurice, Just Lucien, ... Eng. Gen.
Moreau, F. P., ... V-Admr.
Mornet. C. L. D., ... R-Admr.
Paque, F. J., ... Cmdr.
Pluyette, G. E., ... Constr. Gen.
Ronarch, P. A. M. A., ... V-Admr.
de Roquefeuill, M. H. M. M., ... Capt.
Seine, Jean de Saint, ... Capt.
Salaun, Henri, ... V-Admr.
Schwerer, Zephirin Alexandre Antoine, ... V-Admr.
de Slane, G. M. G., ... Comdr.
Somborn, O. M., ... Capt.
Stotz. J. J., ... Comdr.
Tapissier, J. H. D. H., ... Capt.
Turner, J. L. L., ... Eng. Gen.
Tracou, A. T., ... V-Admr.
Vaschaide, M. F. J., ... Lt-Comdr.
di Villenouve, P. N. H. D ... Capt.
Vincent-Brochignac, Pierre, ... Capt.
GREAT BRITAIN
Alexander-Sinclair, E. S., ... R-Admr.
Ashdown, G. H., ... Director of Stores
Aylmer, H. E. F., ... Capt.
Bacon, R. N., ... R-Admr.
Baker, L. C., ... R-Admr.
de Bartolome, C. M., ... Commodore
Bayly, Sir Lewis, ... Admr.
Beatty, Sir David ... Admr.
Brooks, J. H., ... Director of Victualizing
Edward, Sir Montague, ... V-Admr
Brownrigg, Sir Douglas, ... Commodore
Burney, Sir Cecil, ... Admr.
Carrington, J. W., ... Capt.
de Chair, Sir Dudley R. S., ... V-Admr.
Dreyer, Frederic C., ... Capt.
Duff, Sir Alexander L., ... V-Admr.
d'Enycourt, Sir E. H. T., ... Director Naval Construction
Field, Frederick L., ... Capt.
Fisher, William W., ... Capt.
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GREAT BRITAN
Fitzherbert, the Hon. E. S., ... R-Admr.
Fremantle, Sir Sidney R., ... V-Admr.
Fuller, C. T. M., ... Capt.
Gaunt, Sir Guy R. A., ... R-Admr.
Gibb, Sir Alexander., ... Brig. Gen.
Godfrey, H. R., ... Capt.
Goode, C. P. R., ... Capt.
Goodwin, Sir George C., ... Eng. V-Admr.
Gough-Calthorpe, The Hon. Sir Somerset A., ... V-Admr.
Grant, A. E. A., ... R-Admr.
Grant, H. S., ... V-Admr.
Grant, Sir William L., ... Admr.
Grey. Spencer,., ... Lt.-Col.
Groves, R. M.,., ... Brig. Gen.
Hall, Sydney S., ... Commodore
Hall, Sir W. Reginald., ... R-Admr.
Halsey, Sir Lionel, ... R-Admr.
Heath, Sir Herbert L., ... V-Admr.
Hill, Sir Robt., ... Burg. V-Admr.
Hope, G. P. W., ... R-Admr.
Jackson, T., ... R-Admr.
Jellico, Viscount of Scapa, ... Admr.
Kelly, Wm. A. H., ... Commodore
Keyes, Sir Roger J. B., ... V-Admr.
Lacy, E. E., ... Capt.
Lamb. C. L., ... Maj. Gen.
Leake, F. M., ... Commodore
Maitland, E. M., ... Brig. Gen.
Neilson, G. C., ... Maj.
Norman, Sir William H., ... V-Admr.
Oliver, Sir Henry F., ... V-Admr.
Oram, Sir Henry J., ... V-Admr.
Paine, G., ... Maj Gen.
Parry, John F., ... R-Admr.
Pears, E. R., ... R-Admr.
Perfect, H. M., ... Capt.
Phillpotts, Edward M., ... R-Admr.
Porto, J. C., ... Lt.-Col.
Pound, A. D. P. R., ... Capt.
Power, Laurence E., ... R-Admr.
Rowley, H. J. H., ... Capt.
Rowley, R. G., ... Capt.
Sims, T. T., ... Director of Works
Snagg, Arthur L., ... Capt.
Stephenson, Gilbert O., ... Capt.
Sutton, E., ... Surgeon Commander
Tothill, Sir Hugh H. D., ... R-Admr.
Vyvyan, A. V., ... Capt.
Del Welle, Lionel., ... Capt.
Wemyss, Sir Rosslyn E., ... Admr.
Whyte, William B., ... Paymaster R-Admr.
Wrey, W. B. S., ... Commodore
ITALY
de Felippi, L., ... Capt.
Del Bono. Alberto, ... V-Admr.
Lovatelli, Count Max., ... R-Admr.
Orsini, Pietro, ... R-Admr.
Paolucci, Raffaele, ... Copt.
Pellegrini, Mario., ... Lt. Comdr.
di Revel, Thaon, ... Admr.
Rizzo, Luigi, ... Capt.
Rosetti, Raffaele, ... Lt.-Col.
Sechi, Giovanni., ... R-Admr.
Vannutelli, Lamberto, ... Capt.
Visconti, Lorenzo C., ... V-Admr.
JAPAN
Abo, Kioyokazu, ... R-Admr.
Furukawa, Hiroshi, ... Capt.
Ido, Kenji, ... V-Admr.
Kato, Hiroharu, ... R-Admr.
Kato, Tomosaburo, ... Admr.
Kawabara, K., ... Admr.
Morimoto, Yoshihiro, ... Capt.
Nomura. Kichisaburo, ... Capt.
Oguri, Kozaburo, ... V-Admr.
Goto, Kero., ... R-Admr,
Shinnura, Baron H., ... Admr.
Takesbita, Isamu, ... V-Admr,
Tochinai, Sojiro, ... V-Admr.
Uyeda, Yoshitake, ... Commander
Yomaya, Tanin, ... V-Admr.
PORTUGAL
Antunes, J. da Canto e Castro Silva, ... R-Admr.
Ferreira, Alvaro da Costa, ... V-Admr.
Machado, Jose A. S., ... Gen.
Mornes, Tite A., ... Capt.
BY direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, the Navy Cross was awarded to the following officers, enlisted men and civilians of the United States Navy and its armed branches and those of the United States Army and Allied Governments in the World War for conspicuous gallantry in action or distinguished service in positions of great importance as described in the citation appearing after each man’s name:
ABBOTT, H. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. A. AL-1 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroy and and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ABELE, C. A. ... Capt.
U.S.N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Maui engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
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ACKERMAN, Leon M. ... Lt.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. John Graham engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
ACKERSON, James L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while detailed for service with the U. S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, in charge of Emergency Fleet ship construction, discharging his duties with great ability and success in many difficult situations.
ADAMS, A. D. ... Lt. (J. G. )
U.S.N.R.F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of U. S. S. C. No. 137 and Sub. Chaser Unit 6, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines and patrol vessels, and especially for taking part in the attack on September 6, 1918, when depth charge attacks were made and it is believed that the submarine was destroyed.
AGRAZ, John ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Col. E. L. Drake, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On September 16, 1917, a periscope was sighted and the ship swung and fired four shots, the last of which appeared to hit the periscope, which disappeared; the escort proceeded to the location of the submarine. The commander of the Armed Guard is considered to have successfully accomplished his mission.
AHLFORS, William ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the steamship Pathfinder; especially for prompt action when the Pathfinder was missed by torpedo on September 27, 1917, torpedo passing below the boat. Armed guard opened fire on the periscope, and it is believed that it hit the submarine with the second shot, as the submarine came to surface in the midst of a cloud of reddish smoke and disappeared.
ALDERMAN, Harry B. ... C. Y.
U. S, N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of a fire on the U. S. S. Cleveland at sea, on February 16, 1918. This man, with others, descended into a compartment over the after-magazine, filled with smoke and suffocating fumes, and successfully extinguished the fire after forty-five minutes work.
ALDRICH, Robert Wesley ... Sea.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the boat’s crow of the U. S. S. Sultana at the time of the burning of the Florence H. Aldrich went among the burning wreckage and exploding ammunition at great risk to rescue men who had been thrown into the water.
ALEXANDER, J. T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sterrett and the U. S. S. Porter, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through
these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
ALFORD, T. N. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nicholson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops, and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ALICKE, Rudolf, (Deceased) ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Ticonderoga in action with a German submarine, September 30, 1918. When that vessel was torpedoed, he remained below and performed duty in the engine room after the engineer officer on watch had deserted his post and gone on deck. Alicke thereby lost his life.
ALLEN, B. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Dent and the U. S. S. Sampson engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ALLEN, E. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sultana and the U. S. S. Wakiva, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ALLEN, M. E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-151 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
ALLEN, William R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while commanding the U. S. S. Transport Narragansett, operating between Southampton, England, and France, engaged in the exacting and hazardous duty of transporting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines.
ALMOUR, G. W. ... Lt.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
ALMY, E. D. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as force engineer officer of cruiser and transport force.
ALTHOUSE, Adalbert ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as chief of staff to commander as chief U. S. Asiatic Fleet, and commanding officer U. S. flagship Brooklyn.
AMSDEN, W. F. ... Lt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Barry in making the trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I.. to Gibraltar, under very unfavorable weather conditions, the southwest monsoon being then at its height, and arriving in the Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness for immediate participation in the operations against enemy submarines in the Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.
ANDERSON, Lorain ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. Destroyer Paulding, engaged in the exacting and hazardous duty of pa trolling .the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, and escorting and protecting convoys of troops and supplies.
ANDERSON, M. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and valuable service on the staff of the commander, U. S. Naval forces in France.
ANDERSON, Niles ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in entering a comportment full of steam after two unsuccessful attempts. Anderson acted on his own initiative, used excellent judgment, and displayed evidence of self-forgetfulness and indifference to danger.
AREY, G. R. ... Lt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession for a great variety of important work on the flagship of Mine
Laying Squadron 1 in connection with mine laying in the North Sea and especially for the design and construction of light and efficient mine bogies used in the work of the squadron.
ARMSTRONG, E. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mayrant, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ARNOLD, C. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service, in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cantamares and the U. S. S. Mercy, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ARNOLD, Elmer D. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard on board the American S. S. Chincha during gun fight with a German submarine March 21, 1918. The ship was saved as a result of the combined efforts of the commanding officer of the ship and the commanding officer of the armed guard.
ASSERSON, W. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of bis profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Castine. engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ATWOOD, G. D. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. It. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 117 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
AULD, G. P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as chief accountant of the Navy, in charge of the Accountancy Division, in which capacity he prepared an up-to-date accounting system, based on the latest and most scientific principles, and handled with marked ability the many cost-accounting problems brought about
by war conditions. He negotiated great numbers of contracts and settled numerous controversies between contractors and the Navy Department.
AUSBURNE, Charles L. (Deceased) ... Eng. 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the Army Transport Antilles when that vessel was torpedoed. At the emergency wireless station, sent out distress signals until the vessel went down, thereby losing his life.
AVEILHE, Darwin J. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Pioneer, and in so engagement with an enemy submarine. On March 2, 1918, when that vessel was in company with a British Merchantman, a submarine was sighted and opened fire, shells falling near the Pioneer. Throe shots were fired at the submarine, which then continued after the British vessel, and both ships finally escaped.
AVERY, Charles E. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Wilmore. On September 12, 1917, that ship was torpedoed, the after gun was wrecked by the explosion. The forward gun was manned. The ship sank In eight minutes. The commander of the Armed Guard was the last to leave. He fell into the water and was picked up. He is considered to have handled the situation in a highly commendable manner.
AYMAR, Robert W. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April. 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage The crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
BABCOCK, J. V. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the staff of the commander of the United States Naval forces operating in European waters.
BADGER, O. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Worden, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BAGLEY, James A. ... M. M. 1c,
U. S. N. For distinguished conduct and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Wakiva in so engagement with an enemy submarine on November 28, 1917. Bagley was on duty in the starboard engine room and when depth charges were released they exploded so near that everyone below thought the Wakiva had been torpedoed. The firemen started from the fire room to the engine room to go on deck. Bagley, by his firmness and coolness induced the men to return to their fires, and by his words and example inspired the engine and fire room forces, so that throughout the engagement the vessel operated with a full bead of steam.
BAILEY, F. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of ha profession as senior assistant engineer of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when that vessel was torpedoed on September 5, 1918. When the torpedo struck, lieutenant Commander Bailey immediately rushed below, closed the main steam bulkhead stops, and shifted over the feed lines from the groups flooded by the explosion, thus preventing the steam from falling to a point where it would have been impossible to operate the main engines and manoeuvre the ship. This was a very important contribution toward the saving of the ship.
BAKENHUS, R. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Assistant Chief of Bureau of Yards and Docks and as assistant manager and manager of the division of ship yard plants of the emergency Fleet Corporation.
BAKER, A. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in connection with a great variety of important activities in France, in association and co-operation with United States military, civil, and diplomatic officials and with the French authorities, especially in matters relating to the arrival and transportation of United States troops and supplies. Also as naval representative on the staff of the commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces.
BALDRIDGE, H. A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Stockton, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BALL, E. B. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front at Mont Blanc Ridge and in the Argonne offensive. He showed exceptional bravery and devotion to duty by dressing wounded men under continuous machine gun and artillery fire.
BALL, W. W. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 351, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone.
BARBER, Wayne ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving with the Marines at the front in France October 4, 1918, Barber displayed marked bravery and devotion to duty in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine gun fire until he was severely wounded.
BARIN, Louis T. (Deceased) ... Lt.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of the seaplane SC-1, which made a long oversea flight from Newfoundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919. Also for extraordinary heroism as pilot of a sea plane which was being utilised for the test of a new method of aerodynamic control. Realising, from the performance of this device when on the water, that as pilot he was practically helpless to control the machine, he nevertheless took it into the air, and continued the experiment in order that the test might be complete.
BARKER, George N. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility first as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Graylon engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling waters infested with enemy submarines and mines and later as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Isreaal in the eastern Mediterranean and as Senior United States representative at Spalato.
when he was constantly called upon to deal with conditions requiring tact and diplomatic ability, all of which he manifested in a high decree, with the result that harmonious relations were maintained between the various Powers, represented at Spalato, and good order preserved in a region whore conditions were greatly disturbed.
BARKER, Leonard Morris ... Ph. M., 3c,
U. S. N. Barker, attached to the Ninety-fifth Company, Sixth Marines, A. E. F., in action against the enemy at Tigny on July 19th, and also in action near Thiaucourt, Franco, on September 16, 1918, constantly under heavy shell fire labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field and superintending their evacuation. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command. Barker received the Croix de Guerre from the French Government.
BARLEON, J. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wickes, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BARNES, G. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Roe, engaged in the important exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BARNHART, Edward ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the steamship Harwood, which was attacked by enemy submarine; especially for very prompt action in opening fire on periscope. The Harwood escaped uninjured.
BARR, E. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. .E-1 and K-1, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BARRETT, A. A. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front on October 3 and 4, 1918, when he went constantly into exposed positions under heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the aid of the wounded until he was himself severely wounded.
BARTHOLOW, B. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of bis profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Lenape, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BARTLETT, H. T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing group.
BARTLETT, Owen ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cummings, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BASSETT, C. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of land planes attached to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions.
BASSETT, P. P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mercury, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BATTLE, C. E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. naval air station at Pauillac, France, for the efficient organisation and handling of the forces engaged in fighting a dangerous fire on the Portuguese ship Paniche on November 11, 1918.
BAXTER, Thomas ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession aa commanding officer of the U. S. S. Aphrodite, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BEACH, C. F. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Engineer Officer of the U. S. Air Station at Montchie, and as a participant in a number of raids with the British Squadron including several combats with enemy airplanes.
BEACH, Edward L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding officer, U. S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, R. I.
BEARY, D. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Remlik and the U. S. S. Tomson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and minos, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BECKMAN, F. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 222, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone.
BEERMAN, Thomas James ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the steamship Borinquem, especially for the very prompt action on October 30, 1917, when enemy submarine was first sighted 70 yards off port bow about 11.45 p. m. Armed guard opened fire—first shot missed, second took off conning tower, third hit submarine which exploded, and fourth shot fell short. Submarine sank stern first.
BEGUN, William J. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Wanderer, to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence M. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering dames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
BELKNAP, Charles ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Director of Naval Overseas Transportation Service in the Office of Naval Operations in connection with the taking over and developing and operating of a largo mercantile fleet for war purposes.
BELL, Dari B. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Chestnut Hill, when a gasoline explosion and fire broke out on board that vowel on October 9, 1918, at sea, he jumped into a wing tank at the risk of his life, to extinguish burning waste on the top of leaky cases of gasoline.
BELLINGER, Patrick N. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of hie profession as Commanding officer of the seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from Newfoundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
BENJAMIN, C. G. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the fine of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 103. encaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling tile waters of the war zone.
BENJAMIN, H. R. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
BENNETT, A. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the AL-11. While on route from Newport to
the Azores his submarine was separated from the escort and other submarines of the squadron, leaving him without a rendezvous. He thereupon proceeded to his destination successfully, assuming the great responsibility of starting a 1,700-mile Atlantic Ocean run in winter weather in a submarine of the class that had never been considered reliable for service of this character.
BENNETT, Clifford F. ... O. S.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion at the Gillespie shell-loading plant on October 4 and 5, 1918. While the explosions were still continuing, Bennett drove a motor car on trip after trip through a barrage of flying shell splinters, carrying out the wounded and dead and carrying in guards. Although the door of his car was blown off and the car riddled, he persisted in his work throughout the night.
BENNETT, E. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in charge of the training of enlisted men. Under his administration, this vitally important work was so efficiently planned and executed that hundreds of thousands of raw recruits were added to the effective force of the Navy with the result that every vessel was fully manned when ready for commissioning.
BENNETT, K. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. New Orleans, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BENNETT, Morton L. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct displayed while attached to the Third Battalion, Sixth Marines, A. E. F. In action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918, Bennett left his regular station under intense shell fire, not caring for his own safety, to attend his severely wounded comrades, thereby saving many of their lives.
BENNETT, William S. ... Keeper
U. S. C. G. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during the explosion and fire of the shell-loading plant Gillespie, at Morgan, N. J., October 4 to 5, 1918. Bennett remained in charge in a very dangerous zone with shell fragments flying in the vicinity, standing bravely at his post for hours and hours.
BENSON, H. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Corona and the U. S. S. Roe, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BENSON, William E. ... Lt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Patapsco, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
BERG, Holger E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service as executive officer of the u. S. S. Lake Forest during an engagement between that ship and an enemy submarine as a result of which engagement it is believed that the submarine was severely damaged.
BERNSTEIN, Dudley. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of hie profession in airplane flights over the North Sea, on July 29, 1918, when an enemy submarine was attacked and probably damaged, and on July 19, 1918, when another submarine was attacked.
BERRIEN, T. G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. K-6, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies: and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BERRY, F. T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. McCall, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BERRY, J. G. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Lydonia and the U. S. S. Yamacraw, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BERTHOLF, Wallace ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Harrisburg, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, and later as aid on the staff of commander, U. S. naval forces in northern Russia, where in addition to other duties, he made two visits to the advance allied positions during which visits he was under artillery fire from the enemy for two days.
BEST, William H. (Deceased) ... W. T.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sunk. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
BESWICK, Howard A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service on patrol and convoy duty while serving as pilot of seaplanes in the vicinity of Wexford, Ireland.
BETZIG, Harry E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-181, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
BEURET, J. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer in charge of repairs to naval vessels during the war and of the conversion for naval purposes of vessels taken over by the Navy. In particular, he had charge of planning the conversion of vessels of the mine-laying force in connection with the North Sea barm go.
BEVERLEY, J. M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 338 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
BICKFORD, Archie Moore ... W. T.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Covington on the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on July 1, 1918. Though at the time, in water up to his waist, and at the foot of the only escape ladder from the fire room, he attempted to reach the safety valves of his boilers in order to remove the menace of their explosion.
BIEL, Robert J. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the Armed Guard of the U. S. S. Orion, and in encounters with enemy submarines. On August 7, 1917, an enemy submarine was sighted, which appeared and disappeared several times. Each time it appeared, fire was opened on it. and it finally disappeared in a rain squall. On September 17, 1917 sighted an enemy submarine, which launched a torpedo, missing the ship. Ship opened fire on the submarine, which disappeared. On September 27th, sighted a submarine, and fired three shots, no further action.
BIERER, B. B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer U. S. S. Olympia, engaged in important and exacting duty in the waters of northern Russia, operating under the senior British naval office in those waters.
BILLARD, F. C. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Aphrodite. engaged in the important, oxacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BILLINGS, A. W. K. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer in charge of the supervision of construction work of naval air stations in Europe.
BILLINGS, H. G. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 130, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
BINGHAM, D. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as fleet gunnery officer of the Atlantic Fleet.
BIRKETT, F. J. ... 3rd Lt.
U. S. C. G. For heroic service in connection with the explosion of the shell-loading plant at Morgan, N. J., where he personally took charge of rescue work and continued throughout the night while under a constant fire from a barrage of shell splinters.
BLACKBURN, C. T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Beale, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BLACKWOOD, J. D. ... Lt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in attending to the safety of the sick of the U. S. S. President Lincoln when that vessel was torpedoed on May 31, 1918.
BLACKWOOD, Norman J. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. Hospital Ships, Solace and Mercy, in the Train of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
BLAIR, W. M. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
BLAKELY, J. R. Y. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Des Moines and later of the U. S. S. Seattle, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BLAMER, DeWitt ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff to Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.
BLAU, Thomas ... Lt.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer in charge of the party sent from the U. S. S. May to the Westward Ho, which had been torpedoed and abandoned by her crew, as a result of which this ship was salvaged and towed, stem first, for a distance of 315 miles, and the ship and her valuable cargo saved.
BLOCH, C. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Plattsburg, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BLUMENTHAL, H. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 80, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
BOETTCHER, A. H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer in charge of the aviation section of the Bureau of Ordnance.
BOGERT, E. S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of bis profession in command of United States naval hospital at Strathpeffer, Scotland.
BOHAN, John F. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Virginian, and in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On June 10, 1917, a torpedo was observed and the ship manoeuvred so that it missed. The submarine then opened fire, which was returned by the ship, which fired sixteen shots. The submarine then disappeared.
BONESS, Paul W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 244, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
BONNELL, H. P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 252. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone.
BOOT, Frank John ...
C. E.
U- S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. San Diego on the occasion of the mine explosion resulting in the loos of that ycssoI July 19, 1918. Upon feeling the shock of the explosion, Boot proceeded at once to the dynamo room, whore alone he made ©very effort to provide ourrent for battle circuits and boat cranes- The dynamo room was partly flooded as a result of the explosion, but he kept Ills station as long as there was any possibility of service.
BOOTH, R. H ... Lieut.
U. 8. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Christobel, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BORDEN, John ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Piqua, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BORGESON, Oscar ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 90, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war tone and operating against enemy submarines.
BORGMAN, Henry ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service rendered during the very serious epidemic of influenza on board the U. S. S. Von Steuben in rescuing a delirious patient, who after assaulting another patient attempted to jump overboard.
BOSTWICK, C. S. ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He with others set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, remaining at his poet in the engine room, although water was knee deep and he had every reason to believe the ship was sinking.
BOSTWICK, L. A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of vessels engaged in the important exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BOUCHARD, John M. ... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. McCall on September 9, 1918, the Canadian Pacific ocean service passenger S. S. Missanbie was torpedoed twice by a German sub. Bouchard, with other members of the crew, rescued the survivors of the Missanbie at imminent risk of life, and for this heroic duty should be considered as having performed distinguished service in the line of duty.
BOUSH, Clifford J., (Retired) ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. H.
BOWEN, John ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of a fire on the U. S. S. Cleveland at sea, on February 16, 1918. This man with others descended into a compartment over the after-magazine filled with smoke and suffocating fumes and successfully extinguished the fire after forty-five minutes work.
BOWMAN, A. L. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in giving first aid to wounded and carrying them to a place of comparative safety. On the night of November 10th, under a heavy artillery bombardment and withering machine-gun fire, he exposed himself recklessly without a thought of personal danger and unaided carried three men across the Meuse River.
BOYD, D. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as district commander, Cherbourg, and naval port officer, Le Havre, and later as Senior Naval Officer at Spalato, where through his prompt, decided and tactful action and his readiness to assume responsibility, he averted a clash between Italian and Serbian troops which but for his intervention would have resulted in a serious and very embarrassing international complication as well as in the loss of many lives.
BRACKEN, William J. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct while attached to the Sixth Marines, A. E. F. Bracken showed
great devotion to duty at Blanc Mont, Champagne region. France. October 3-10, 1918, in giving first aid and evacuating the wounded under very trying conditions. On October 4th. during a heavy gas-shell bombardment near Somme-py, he bravely continued dressing all wounded brought to the battalion aid station. On the evening of the same day he unhesitatingly went to the scene of severely wounded, carrying them back on stretchers.
BRADLEY, Willis W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Pittsburgh at the time of an accidental explosion of ammunition on that vessel. On July 23, 1917, some saluting cartridge cases wore being reloaded in the after casemate; through an accident an explosion occurred. Commander Bradley (then Lieutenant) who was about to enter the case mate was blown back by the explosion and rendered momentarily unconscious, but while still dazed, crawled into the casemate through blinding smoke, rescued a man, then re-entered the casemate to extinguish burning materials in dangerous proximity to a considerable amount of powder, thus preventing further explosions.
BRADY, John J. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession in serving with the Fifth Regiment Marines, when he exposed himself fearlessly, making a complete tour of the front lines twice, and carrying cigarettes to men who would not have had an opportunity otherwise to get them. He earned out his duties as chaplain with devotion and was cool under fire.
BRANDT. William J.
... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Truxton to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
BRATTON, M. Gans ... C. C. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of an explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin, October 17, 1917. Bratton, with other members of the crew, was untiring in hie work of shoring up bulkheads, rastaying masts and improvising means of towing. They set an example to the younger and lees experienced members of the crew.
BRECK, Edward ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For dangerous and distinguished service in the line of his profession as special agent in Brazil and Argentina, and later as Naval Attache at Lisbon, where he established a valuable service information throughout Portugal.
BREESE, James L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as member of tbe crew of seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful trans-Atlantic flight.
BRENNAN, Richard C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while commanding the U. S. Transport Yale. operating between Southampton, England, and France, engaged in the exacting and hazardous duty of transporting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines.
BRESNAHAN, M. J. ... Lieut.
U. S N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Widgeon, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
BREWER, W. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as aid to commander, Second Squad of Submarine Chasers, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
BRIGGS, T. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision between the U. S. S. Shaw and the H. M. S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Ensign (T.) Briggs of the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted men, threw overboard a large quantity of 4-inch ammunition which was on deck only a few feel from a biasing oil tank, and this while the ammunition near them was already exploding. This heroic action saved the ship from complete destruction and made it possible for her to proceed to port under her own steam in spite of the loss of her bow.
BRINSER, H. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S S. Mercury and the U. S. S. Columbia, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BRISCOE, Benjamin ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Chief of Assembly and Repair Section. Naval Aviation, Foreign Service.
BRISTOL, A. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as flag secretary on staff of commander cruiser and transport force and also temporarily as acting chief of staff.
BRITTAIN, Carlo B. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duly of great responsibility as commander. Division 1, Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Meet.
BRODERICK, George F. ... Ens.
'U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 48. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines find later in the difficult and dangerous work of removing the North Sea Mine barrage and destroying drifting mines.
BROGDEN, Ronald
... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism In action near Thiaucourt, France, Sept. 15, 1918. Brogden displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by going through the heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to the aid of a wounded officer belonging to another organisation. On October 2. 1918, he volunteered to accompany a raiding patrol into the enemy’s trenches. On Oct. 3d, from 6.30 a. m. to 11.30 a. m., during the attack at Blanc Mont, after all his fellow Hospital Corps men were casualties. he continued to dress wounded men right in front line under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire.
BRONSON, Amon, Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Denver and the U. S. S. St. Louis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BROTHERTON, Wm. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer U. S. S. South Carolina.
BROWN, Fletcher W. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession as an officer of the U. S. S. Seneca in volunteering to lead a party of men to board the British steamer Wellington, following the torpedoing of that vessel on September 16. 1918, and her abandonment by her crew. Lieutenant Brown and the men from the Seneca’s crew, with a few of the original crew of the Wellington, persisted heroically in their attempt to save the Wellington, and finally abandoned the ship only when she was on the point of sinking in a heavy sea.
BROWN, Henry C. ... Eng., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Christobel to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April. 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Christabel’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must nave perished in the wreckage.
BROWN, R. R. (Deceased) ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct displayed while attached to the Eighty-fourth Company, Sixth Marines at Blanc Mont, Champagne region, France, October 3-7, 1918. Brown continually exposed himself to the fire of the enemy machine guns, snipers, and Austrian 88’s in order to render first aid and evacuated the wounded in a system of shallow trenches east of St. Etienne. He continued in this performance of his duty until killed in action.
BROWN, Wilson, Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. Parker, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
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fitting, alterations and repairs, and upkeep of vessels in that service, and of liaison with the U. S. Army and the U. S. Shipping Board.
BRYAN, H. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Leviathan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BRYANT, S. W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. Allen, engaged in the important. exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BUCHANAN, Allen. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Downes, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BULMER, B. T. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. naval aviation repair base, Eastleigh. England, which was organised, developed, and completed with exceptional efficiency under Commander Bulmer's direction.
BUNKLEY, J. W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession and for valor under fire in connection with the erection and administration of the 14-inch naval railway battery in France, both in the preliminary stages of preparation at the rear and later in the actual operations of the guns at the front in action with the enemy.
BURCH, William E. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service rendered when the U. S. S. William Rockefeller was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Burch remained at his station until the ship
BROWNELL, J. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. K.-6, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers, and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
BRUCKMAN, Otto F. ... Eng., 1c.
U. S. N. Bruckman at his own risk of life performed most meritorious service to the Government in entering the engine room of the U. S. S. Cuyama on September 19, 1918, when filled with ammonia fumes and performing rescue and repair work.
BRUMBELOE, Algernon G. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the 5th Regiment, U. S. Marines. In the attack at Belleau Woods on June 6, 1918, Brumbeloe was with a company, which was mistaken in a fog for Germans, and subjected to heavy fire. He brought back a message over a fire swept field, then attended the wounded in a field swept by machine-gun fire, and brought them to shelter. The next day while searching the same field for dead and wounded, he was wounded by a sniper.
BRUNSSEN, Louis F. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crow of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who. but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
BRYAN, George S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Aide, Flag Secretory and Fleet Engineer Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Asiatic Fleet, and later as Assistant in charge of the Material Division of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, involving complicated problems of co-ordination in out-
was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. Burch went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to see that ammunition was sent to the guns.
BURD, George E. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as industrial manager of the navy yard. New York.
BURG, R. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. O-8, operating against enemy submarines off the Atlantic coast of the United States.
BURKE, Raymond P. (Deceased) ... Sea. 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service rendered when the U. S. S. William Rockefeller was sunk by A torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Burke remained at his station until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. Burke went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to see that ammunition was sent to the guns.
BURNETT, Charles. ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a member of a party of volunteers under Lieutenant Connolly, which went on board the U. S. S. Westerbridge after that vessel had been torpedoed on August 15, 1918, and remained on board under difficult conditions, until the vessel was brought into port.
BURNHAM, A. C. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession aa commanding officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and convoy flights, in the war zone, in which operations he did exceptional work, pushing his flights to the limits of physical and material endurance.
BURNS, F. D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Yankton, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting merchant ships through the war zone.
BURNS, Frank T. ... G. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended must have perished in the wreckage.
BURRAGE, H. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nebraska in the Atlantic Fleet.
BYE, L. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in the work of fitting the 14-inch 50-cal. naval guns to railway mounts, and placing them on the western front, overseas.
BYRNES, J. C., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Smith, operating in the war zone and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and cargo vessels through the area of submarine activity and in rescuing the crews of the torpedoed ships Covington (July 1, 1918) and Westbridge (August 18, 1918.)
CALLAN, J. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the cnomy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
CAMPANARO, Fred F. ... Baker, 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while engaged in mine-sweeping operations in the North Sea Barrage, Campanaro aided Mock in saving the life of Reinbold but had to be hauled aboard before Mock returned to the ship with Reinbold.
CAMPBELL, E. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Charleston, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CAMPBELL, H. G. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a pilot of airplanes, in which capacity he showed exceptional daring and fought several times within the enemy’s lines, attacking at low altitudes.
CANDY, H. A. T. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Harrisburg, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CARGILL, George B. ... Sea. 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of mon from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the out-break of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
CARHART, Joseph C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Squadron Commander of the mine-sweeping force of the Fifth Naval District. In organizing, operating and commanding the mine sweepers, he displayed marked ability and excellent judgment.
CARMINE, G. C. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Algonquin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CARPENTER, D. N. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in establishing and maintaining Naval Base Hospital No. 4 at Queenstown, Ireland.
CARPENTER, Hobart C. ... Eng. 2c.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic services as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in Franco, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front from June to November 3918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft.
CARRAHER, Mortimer B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C. 40, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
CARSON, J. F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession as pilot of seaplanes, especially in an engagement with an enemy submarine on August 13, 1918, when although under fire from the submarine he was imbued with such coolness and skill that he was able to disable the submarine by dropping bombs and force her to return to port.
CARTER, A. F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as aid to Chief of Naval Operation in suggesting and initiating plans, both of organization and of operation, and securing and tabulating information; for zeal, energy, and executive ability in the discharge of all of his varied duties, and for tact and courtesy in his relation with officers and others of our own and foreign nationalities.
CARTER, J. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility ns commanding officer U. S. S. Alabama and U. S. S. Connecticut.
CARTER, J. P. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their bouts into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
CARY, R. W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on 7th of November, 1918, when the depth charges on the stern of the U. S. S. Sampson broke adrift in a heavy gale and were thrown about in such a manner as to involve danger of serious damage to the ship and the possibility of an explosion in case the safety fork of one of the depth charges should work loose. Lieutenant Cary, executive officer of the ship, accompanied by several enlisted men, secured the depth charges, working on the fantail when heavy seas were breaking over it. adding the danger of being washed overboard to that connected with the possible explosion of the depth charges.
CASKEY, G. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as assistant in the Bureau of Ordnance in charge of the supply and distribution of powder and other explosives. Through his wise and far-seeing initiative and his able and energetic administration, an abundant supply of powder and explosives was on band at the beginning of the war and the supply was maintained, and so efficiently distributed that ammunition was available at all times to meet the rapidly expanding demands, not only of the Navy, but of great numbers of auxiliaries and merchant vessels armed by the Navy.
CASTLEMAN, K. G. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Dolphin and senior aid to the commander, U. S. Patrol Detachment Atlantic Fleet.
CAUDELL, John Henry ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she had been torpedoed and remained there five days, steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.
CAUSEY, W. I., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer submarine detachment, Azores Islands.
CAVESTON, William F. ... Bugler
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T. N. T. from the danger zone when it was known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
CHADWICK, F. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Galveston, engaged on patrol against raiders in the wuters of the Asiatic Station, and later on convoy duty in the Atlantic, escorting troop and cargo ships to European waters through the zone infested by enemy submarines and mines.
CHAMBERS, Henry R. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Felix Taussig, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On May 12, 1918, the ship was attacked by a submarine, which fired torpedoes, but through quick manoeuvering, they missed. The submarine was then sighted, and four shots fired, the lost of which was reported to be a hit.
CHAMBERS, Hilary R. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 128, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war tone, and operating against enemy submarines.
CHAMBERS, Raymond ... W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service, and marked efficiency, courage, and zeal in the performance of duty in the fireroom of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon after that ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
CHANDLER, Lloyd H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer U. S. S. New Hampshire and as chief of staff to the commander of Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.
CHANDLER, W. D., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Macdonough, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
CHAPLIN, V. D. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Harvard, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CHASE, Howard A. ... Q. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For heroic conduct following the sinking of the Jacob Jones on December 6, 1917, remaining on board to cut adrift splinter masts and life preservers, and was of special value during the trip of the motor dory.
CHASEN, William ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Sampson, on November 7, 1918, while that vessel was in a bad storm off the coast of Ireland, the depth charge track spread. One charge worked loose and there was danger that it would cause serious damage. Under the orders of an officer, and with another man, they succeeded in securing the depth charge under the most dangerous conditions.
CHASTAIN, E. Artimas ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Nokomis. On the night of January 11, 1918, while that vessel was at sea a wave broke over the stern, smashing the depth bomb launching device. The bomb was hurled on board and the bomb float which was detached started forward in the wash water. Chastain threw himself down on the float holding it and remaining buried in water until assistance reached him, when the bomb was secured, this preventing the bomb from firing and detonating the other bombs.
CHENAULT, E. A. ... W. T.
U. S. N. Commended for meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on February 21, 1918. Chenault, a member of the engine-room force, was in the fireroom three minutes after the accident, which was flooded with escaping steam, and had the fires pulled.
CHILDRESS, Paul ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
CHILDS, Earle W. F., (Deceased) ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous submarine duty in the war zone.
CHISWELL, B. M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Algonquin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CHORD, Amos ... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving in the French Unit of the U. S. Naval Aviation Service. He took part in an engagement with an enemy submarine on August 13, 1918, off Dunkirk and displayed courage and daring in answering enemy shell fire with a machine gun.
CHRISTENSEN, Rasmus ... Mach.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us a member of the crew of the seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from Newfoundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
CHRISTY, George M. ... Oiler, 2c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington After that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
CLARK, Frank H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer U. S. S. Vermont.
CLARK, Joseph A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C. 208, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
CLARK, Robert H. ... Q. M.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary
heroism and devotion to duty as a pilot in a seaplane stationed at Porto Corsini, Italy. Showed marked courage and exceptional flying ability, and took part in raids over enemy territory under fire.
CLARK, R. W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer in charge of the ordnance department of the New York Navy Yard, where he was charged with the many problems connected with the arming of merchant vessels and of the installation of broadside director firing on battleships.
CLARK, S. P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C. 84, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone.
CLARK, William J ... . ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Silver Shell. For the very prompt action in opening fire on the submarine which was sighted on May 30, 1917. The submarine was evidently badly damaged as she submerged, leaving her crew on deck. The evidence showed that the gunnery was excellent and the French Government later stated that this was the first submarine sunk after America entered the war.
CLARKE, V. A., Jr., ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. AL-10, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys or troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
CLAUDE, Abraham ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cassin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
CLEMENT, E. F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wainwright, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys or troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
CO ASH, Russel F. ... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession its an observer in an airplane flight over the North Sea. On August 13, 1918, he released bombs which seriously damaged a submarine.
COBB, Calvin H, ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Duncan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
COBB, Charles K., Jr. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-35, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
COBB, Hugh L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-259, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
COBB, Oliver E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession attached to U. S. naval forces in northern Russia, and as aid on the staff of commander U. 8. naval forces in northern Russia.
COBURN, F. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as manager of the naval aircraft factory at Philadelphia, in which capacity he showed exceptional organizing anil executive ability with the result that the aircraft factory, starting with nothing in August, 1917, began regular construction of the largest type of aircraft in April, 1918, and within a year from the time of undertaking the enterprise was in full production, with a force not 5 per cent of whom had any previous experience with aircraft. In the early part of 1918 it was undertaken to quadruple the capacity of the factory and this undertaking was carried through successfully and with the greatest energy.
CODY, James H. ... Mach.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision ol the U. S. S. Shaw with EL M. S. Aquitania. Machinist Cody, although not on watch, went to the engine room immediately and took charge, remaining there and directing operations of the entire engineering department, although realizing that there was imminent danger of an explosion on deck which might completely destroy the ship.
COGSWELL, Francis ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Fanning and the 17. S. S. McDougal, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
COLE, Cyrus W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Pastores and the U. S. S. President Grant, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
COLEMAN, Daniel J. ... Sea.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Alcedo, when that vessel was torpedoed and sunk on November 5, 1917. After abandoning the ship Coleman had succeeded in getting on a crowded life raft, when another man approached the raft, Coleman, without hesitation, slipped off the raft and swam away in search of another raft or life boat, abandoning his place to another. He eventually found other support and was saved.
COLLIER, F. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Vedette, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
COLLEGE, H. H., (Deceased) ... Cox.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as coxswain of one of the sailing launches at the naval air station, Fromentine, France. College displayed a remarkable spirit of devotion to duty. Due to necessary exposure, he contracted pneumonia and died.
COMAN, V. K. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. McDougal, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
COMPO, G. L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
COMSTOCK, L. W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Vedette, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CONGER, F. P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Trippe, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
CONNETT, William B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-45 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
CONNOLLY, J. T. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and the explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Connolly with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulk heads, restaying musts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
CONNOLLY, Richard L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession on the occasion of the torpedoing of the Wert Bridge, when he, with a party of eight others remained on board for five days steering by hand and handling the lines from the tugs, while the ship was towed four hundred miles to port.
CONOVER, Gardiner ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving as a member of the armed guard of the U. S. S. Moreni in an engagement with an enemy submarine on June 12, 1917. Though wounded early in the engagement, Conover continued to remain with his Gun’s Crew, and by personal example and advice encouraged them to continue the fight, and was one of the last to leave the ship when she was abandoned.
CONROY. J. J. ... Cox.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of hen from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
CONROY, T. M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-248, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
CONSTEIN, E. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Madawaska and the U. S. S. Rochester, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CONWAY, John P. .... G. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Downes. While that vessel was scouting off the West Coast of Ireland in a heavy gale on October 7, 1918, a sea broke on the stern spreading the depth charge tracks and dislodged a number of depth charges which became a menace to the ship. This man, with an officer and other enlisted men, at once undertook to secure the bombs, at great personal risk to themselves, as the seas were breaking over the stern, finally succeeding.
COOK, Fred L. ... El., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. Frederick L. .Cook remained at his post after all hands had left the ship sending out S. O. S. calls while the ship was under fire, and it became necessary for him to jump overboard to reach one of the small boats.
COOK, H. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Huron, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
COOK, Norman S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Douglas, engaged in the important, difficult, and hazardous duty of mine sweeping on the coast of France.
COOKE, Henry D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Allen, operating in the war zone and protecting vitally important convoys of troop and cargo ships through the area of submarine activity, and for prompt and efficient action in contacts with enemy submarines on March 11 and March 16. 1918.
COON, M. L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crew of the Corona’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must havo perished in the
COOPER, George F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility aa commandant of the Fourth Naval District till February 8, 1918. and then as chief of staff to commandant, Fourth Naval District.
COPASSAKI, Andrew ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the S. S. Moreni; especially for very prompt action engaging enemy submarine at 4 a. m. June 12, 1917. Ship upon attack was soon in flames, but crew continued to fight although outranged until driven to boats by flames. Moreni hit 45 times. Crew cheered by Germans for their plucky fight.
CORNELL, Walter ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Woonsocket, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On March 21, 1918, a submarine was sighted, which disappeared, and shortly afterwards reappeared. Ship changed course and fired one shot, and the submarine submerged.
CORRY, W. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service as an air pilot making many daring flights over the enemy’s lines, also for untiring and efficient efforts toward the organization of U. S. naval aviation, foreign service, and the building up of the northern bombing project.
CORTRIGHT, A. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-343, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone.
CORWIN, A. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Porter, engaged in the important. exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
COTTRELL, Roy M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Oriole, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of miunes.
COUNTY, Timothy ... El., 3c.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service when the S. S. Accoma was sinking in the hurricane on February 10 and 11, 1919. County remained at his post and transmitted and received messages under the most trying conditions.
COURTNEY, C. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Rowan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
COVINGTON, J. W ... ... S. C., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in rescuing a man who was surrounded by powder boxes and too exhausted to help himself.
COWIE, T. J. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in connection with naval subscriptions to the third, fourth, and fifth Liberty loans. Through his able, vigorous and indefatigable efforts the naval subscriptions to these loans reached a total far beyond what could have been anticipated and placed the Navy easily in the lead of all other groups with which it could properly be compared.
COX, J. F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Monaghan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
CRAFT, R. P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Aphrodite, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
CRAM, G. E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as an officer in a boat sent out from the U. S. S.
Christobel to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Christobel's boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically given, must have perished in the wreckage.
CRENSHAW, Arthur. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility us Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Prairie.
CRONAN, W. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Koningin der Nederlanden, transporting troops to Europe through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines.
CRONE, Christian ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Avocet, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
CROSBY, Paul T. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces, France. His courage and untiring energy in caring for the wounded under fire, in many cases in the front line, and with conspicuous disregard for personal danger, were splendid examples to all associated with him.
CROSE, W. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. North Dakota in the Atlantic Fleet.
CROSLEY, Walter S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Naval Attache at Petrograd, and for conducting a party of Americans out of Russia in April, 1918, under difficult and trying conditions. Later, from March, 1918, to the conclusion of the war, as Naval Attaché at Madrid, his services were of a high order.
CROUCH, Joseph L. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Kermanshah, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On July 30, 1918, a torpedo was sighted, but through quick manoeuvering, it missed the ship. Ten minutes later a second torpedo was sighted, ship again manoeuvred and it missed, ship opened fire, one shot, submarine disappeared. Later submarine came to surface at a distance, and fire again was opened on it, when the submarine disappeared.
CROWLEY, Florence. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Goldshell, and in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On July 10, 1917, the submarine was sighted awash, and the ship opened fire; the submarine fired two shots, dropped astern and disappeared.
CULBERT, F. P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the full of the French dirigible Capitaine Caussin on April 25, 1918. Two of the crew of the dirigible were in the nose of the machine and jumped overboard immediately. Being encumbered by their fur-lined coats and boots they called for help, and Lieutenant Commander Maxfield went to their assistance. When he in turn called for help Lieutenant Culbert went overboard and swam to the assistance of the three who were in danger of drowning.
CULLEN, Gregory ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Auk, engaged in the difficult and hazardous duty of sweeping for and removing the mines of the North Sea Barrage.
CUMMINGS, D. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Shawmut, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea.
CUNEEN, F. J. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. AL-11, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
CURL, H. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of Naval Base Hospital No. 5 in France and ns medical adviser to the commander U. S. naval forces in France.
CUTTING, Lewis H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Robin, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
DAHUFF, Enos ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-44, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
DANENHOWER, Sloan ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as wreck master on board the salvage vessel, U. S. S. Favorite, in which capacity he performed exceptionally valuable and meritorious service especially in the salvage of the Westward Ho, Westbridge, Mount Vernon, Conner, and Murray.
DANIELAK, Stanley ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Sanderling, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
DANN, H. R. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-130, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
DARCHE, Harris A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in rendering services difficult to measure in the operations against the enemy from June 1 to June 14, 1918, when his efforts in searching for and burying the dead, in giving cheer and spiritual comfort to the fighting troops, in handling working parties and in aiding the surgeons were tireless; and he performed the last rites of the church under fire.
DAVIDSON, W. S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Reid, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
DAVIS, John Leo ... Q. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion of the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Davis, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
DAVIS, L. P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Jarvis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against nil forms of enemy naval activity.
DAVIS, M. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Shaw, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
DAVISON, F. T. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious sendee in a duty of great responsibility in the organization of the first Yale aviation unit which formed the nucleus of the first Naval Reserve Flying Corps, from which the U. S. naval aviation force, foreign sendee, afterwards grew. The efficiency of this group was largely due to the example of loyal and courageous duty Bet by this officer.
DAVISON, H. P. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic sendee as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
DAWES, R. A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wainwright, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and
protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
DAY, O. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. America and the U. S. S. Montana, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
DAY, Roy Elmer ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. N-3 on July 23, 1918, when that vessel was struck by a shell, starting a leak, and flooding the torpedo compartment. Showed conspicuous courage and presence of mind, taking prompt and efficient action to prevent flooding other compartments, and remaining at nis poet in the face of danger.
DAYTON, J. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Michigan in the Atlantic Fleet.
DEBARR, Harry ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Thomas Laundry, engaged in the important and hazardous work and clearing the North Sea of mines.
DE CERNEA, Edward ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession as pilot of seaplanes engaged on anti-submarine patrol and especially for an attack upon an enemy submarine on August 13. 1918, in which the submarine is believed to have been destroyed.
DECKER, B. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as naval attache at Madrid, Spain, where he established an Office of Naval Intelligence through which he kept informed of the movements of all suspicious persons leaving Spain and by his unceasing vigilance was the means of apprehending and interning many dangerous characters.
DEFREES. J. R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Antigone. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
DELANEY, James ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service as commanding officer of the armed guard on the S. S. Campana in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On August 6, 1917 the S. S. Campana fought a submarine for four hours at long range with guns, and were compelled to abandon ship when ammunition ran out. The report indicates that the armed guard under Delaney's command showed proper seal, and the situation was handled in a very satisfactory manner.
DELANO, Harvey ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility at the Naval Gun Factory, as inspector in charge of the drafting room, engaged in the adaptation of available naval heavy guns for use on land, and especially for his work in producing the design of the 14-inch naval railway battery and the 7-inch naval tractor mount, both of which were used with great effect in land warfare at the fighting rout in France.
DELANO, M. P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and convoy flights, in the war tone, in which operations he did exceptional work, pushing his flights to the limits of physical and material endurance.
DELAVEY, Edmund ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. William Darnold, engaged in the important und hazardous work and clearing the North Sea of mines.
DELL, F. A. ... Oiler
U. S. N. Commended for meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on February 21, 1918. Dell, a member of the engine-room force, was in the fireroom three minutes after the accident, which was flooded with escaping steam and had the fires pulled.
DEMAREST, John ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Brindilla, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On October 27, 1918, a submarine was sighted awash and fire opened on it for half an hour, during which thirteen shots were fired, some of which appeared to be hits. The submarine then submerged and disappeared.
DESGRANGES, Harry E ... Eng., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic services us a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front from June to November 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft.
DESSEZ, Paul T. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as regimental surgeon, Fifth Regiment of Marines. On the day that the regiment suffered its heaviest losses, June 6, 1918, this officer organized the service of caring for and evacuating the wounded in the most systematic and admirable manner. The duty required almost constant exposure to the fire of the enemy.
DEVALIN, C. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession in command of United States naval hospital at Leith, Scotland.
DIBRELL, Aquilla G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as a commanding officer of submarines engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic Coast.
DICK, E. R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the U. S. S. C. No. 36 and Sub. Chaser Unit 4, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines and patrol vessels, and especially for taking part in attacks upon enemy submarines on August 21, August 23, and September 2, 1918.
DICKINSON, Dwight, Jr. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Dickinson attended the wounded with utter disregard for his own safety. When a shell struck the dressing station which he had established in an advanced zone he rushed to the assistance of the wounded and, through his devotion to duty, many lives were saved.
DICKSON, G. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. O-3, operating against enemy submarines off the Atlantic coast of the United States.
DIERDORFF, R. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision between the U. S. S. Shaw and the H. M. S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Ensign Dierdorff, of the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted men, threw overboard a largo quantity of 4-inch ammunition which was on deck only a few feet from a blazing oil tank, and this while the ammunition near them was already exploding. This heroic action saved the ship from complete destruction and made it possible for her to proceed to port under her own steam in spite of the loss of her bow.
DILLINGHAM, A. C., (Retired) ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility, for excellent and thorough work in charge of the development of the Naval Operating Base at Hampton Roads, Va. His duties were preformed with marked ability and excellent judgment.
DODD, E. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Antigone, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
DOLE, George S. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-354, engaged in the important and hazardous work and clearing the North Sea of mines.
DONAHUE, Watson D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-131, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
DONALDSON, N. V. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-98, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
DONLEY, Charles F
... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism ns a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crew of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
DONNELLY, Bernard Patrick ... C. G.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the S. S. Glynn. The Glynn was attacked by a submarine which opened fire at 4,500 yards. When the submarine approached within three hundred yards are was opened and the submarine disappeared. It is believed that the prompt action of Chief Gunner Donnelly was responsible for the saving of the vessel.
DORMANDY, Raymond L. ... El. 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. Submarine O-6. when that vessel was fired upon in an awash condition, and hulled six times on August 7, 1918. Stationed at the main motor controllers, over which water from leaks was pouring, short circuiting from some of the leaks, Dormandy kept his position, throwing the controller in and thus keeping the vessel under control though suffering electric shocks, until the vessel was out of danger.
DORTCH, I. F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wadsworth ami the U. S. S. Talbot, engaged in the Important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
DOUGHERTY, Horace DeB. ... Lieut.
'U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Bobolink, engaged in the hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines, and later in the difficult and dangerous work of removing the North Sea Mine Barrage and destroying drifting mines.
DOWNER, D. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ammen, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
DOYLE, James M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as gunnery officer of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon upon the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on September 9, 1918.
DOYLE, R. M., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Whipple, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
DOYLE, B. H. R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Great Northern, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
DRESEL, A. H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as aid to commander Azores detachment; also as commanding officer of a destroyer engaged on patrol in the war tone.
DRIVER, Orvil ... C. P. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, especially in taking part in throwing overboard ready ammunition piled on the deck of the Shaw within five feet of a blazing oil tank.
DRUSTRUP, Neils ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Grebe, engaged in the important and hazardous work and clearing the North Sea of mines.
DuBOIS, Eugene F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while attached to the U. S. Submarine N-5 upon the occasion of a collision between that vessel and the Charles Whittemore, voluntarily entered flooded battery compartment of the N-5, notwithstanding the danger that the compartment, might be filled with chlorine gas if the water reached the battery cells, and remained there, bailing until the danger was passed.
DUBOSE, W. O. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession on duty as construction officer, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, and later in connection with the fitting out and repairing of vessels of the fleet. Further for valuable service in equipping the vessels with mine-protective devices.
DUFFETT, Wayne ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
DUFIE, Roe C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-208, engaged in the important and hazardous work and clearing the North Sea of mines.
DUFFY, Paul Thomas ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties: And also for the efficiency, courage, and zeal he displayed in aiding in saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when that ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
DUNBAR, Palmer Hall, Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as a commanding officer of submarines engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic Coast.
DYSON, C. W. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service, in a duty of great responsibility in charge of the Division of Design of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, and in immediate charge of work on the design of machinery for destroyers, Eagles, submarine chasers, and mine sweepers, and of the alterations and additions to merchant vessels, yachts, etc., to make them suitable for service with the Navy.
EAGER, Charles F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service when in command of the U. S. S. C-254, engaged in the important and hazardous work and clearing the North Sea of mines.
EARLE, George H. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Victor on the occasion of a fire on board that vessel at sea, when, duo to his heroic and inspiring leadership, coolness and prompt action, the ship was saved, and no lives lost.
EARLE, N. P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer of the deck of the U. S. S. Wadsworth on July 29, 1917, on the occasion of an encounter with un enemy submarine. Lieutenant Earle was t to sight the submarine and acted promptly and correctly in changing the course, and when in the proper position he dropped a depth charge which is believed to have cither crippled the submarine or destroyed it.
EASLEY, Robert L. ... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with H. M. S. Aquitania, when the Shaw was cut in two and set on lire. With others, Easley remained on board and was indefatigable in efforts to save the ship, fighting the fire, plugging the gash in the side, and in working the ship into port.
EASTERWOOD, J. L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
EASTMAN, Ray ... W. T.
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, when that vessel was torpedoed on September 5, 1918. Eastman was in a fireroom, and handled his men with coolness when water had gone out of sight in the boilers, lights extinguished and communications broken. His bearing and conduct set an example which was an important factor in maintaining discipline and contributed to the saving of the ship.
ECCLESTON, H. R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the
U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire, the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning moss and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically given must have perished in the wreckage.
EDWARDS, John D., (Deceased) ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession on the U. S. S. Shaw, when that ship was rammed by the steamship Aquitania. Lieutenant Edwards lost his life in the explosion.
EDWARDS, W. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the staff of the commander of the United States Naval forces operating in European waters.
ELAM, Russell, (Deceased) ... Cook
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca to go on board the Wellington and attempt to save her. Elam, with seventeen other men volunteered, and although there was a high sea running, and it was known that the ship was in danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours, but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, Elam being one of the ten who were drowned.
ELLER, Roscoe A. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. It was largely due to the coolness, leadership and devotion to duty of this man, and other members of the crew that the vessel was not lost. He was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
ELLIS, Otis B ... Eng.,
2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S.
Mine Sweeper Patuxent. While sweeping the Northern Barrage on March 22, 1919, a lower level mine exploded directly underneath the ship, the shock of which was so great as to put out all lights in the fireroom and to loosen floor plates and throw them in the air. Ellis with two others remained bravely at his post and continued the work of keeping up steam in spite of difficulties until broken lights had been replaced.
ELLISON, Walter A
... F., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
ELLYSON, T. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as assistant for operations to commander Sub-Chaser Detachment 1, and was largely responsible for the development of successful subchaser tactics and doctrine.
ELMORE, William L. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. Submarine E-1, while at sea on December 12, 1917, a five inch line fouled a propeller and diving rudder, so that they could not be used. Elmore volunteered to clear the propeller. While the seas were still running high, with a rope around his body, he swam to the stern, dived, and under great danger and difficulty cut away the fouled line, and cleared the propeller.
EMMET, R. R. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Canonicus engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea.
EMRICK, R. P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Barry and later the U. S. S. Gregory. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting troops and cargo ships through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines.
ENGLISH, Huntington ... Lt (J. G.)
U.S.N.R.F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession on the occasion of the torpedoing of the Finland on October 28, 1917, when he jumped overboard from the U. S. S. Wakiva in a rough sea and rescued a soldier who had jumped overboard from the Finland. Later, as fire control officer of the Wakiva, he participated in an engagement with a submarine on November 28, 1917, as a result of which the submarine was severely damaged, if not actually destroyed.
ENGLISH, R. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as commanding officer of the U. S. S. O-4, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
For his heroic conduct upon the occasion of the explosion on the U. S. S. O-5. At the risk of his own life he entered the after battery compartment, which was filled with smoke and debris from the exploding batteries, and rescued Lt. Comdr. G. A. Trever, U. S. N., from being burned to death.
ESHOM, C. W. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-324, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone And operating against enemy submarines.
ESLINGER, Ross ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Patuxent. While mine sweeping on the North Sea Barrage on May 12, 1919, it became necessary to clear a mine from a kite. Eslinger volunteered for this work. Some minutes after its arrival at the surface the mine exploded. He had been on the fan tail working within a few feet of the mine, but took cover just in time to escape the fragments. After the explosion, notwithstanding his weakened condition duo to the explosion, he went overboard and rescued a shipmate, who had been blown into the water. He also gave valuable assistance in rescuing other men who were overboard, and in clearing away the wreckage from the explosion. Before and after the explosion he displayed courage and excellent seamanship.
ESSERY, C. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-82, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
EVANS, C. H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-46, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
EVANS, F. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. May and later of U. S. naval aviation station at Pauillac, France.
EVANS, J. E. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism upon the occasion of a fire on board the SC-59 at the navy yard. New York, on Sept. 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were in the Y guns and six more on the after deck. The fire was very violent, the flames reaching as high as the masthead. Evans, with three others went on board without orders and removed the bombs from the Y guns, these bombs being so hot at the time that the paint on them was blistered.
EVANS, Waldo ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. New Orleans and the U. S. S. St. Louis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
EVERSON, J. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Fanning, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
FABBRI, Alessandro ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the development of the radio rereiving station at Otter Cliffs, Maine, and the small receiving station at Sea Wall. Under Lieutenant Fabbri's direction, the station was developed from a small, amateur experimental station until at the end of the war it was the most important and the most efficient station in the world.
FABRIS, John ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. C-170, in the engagement, at Durazzo, on October 2, 1918. During the whole engagement, he held in place with his hand a broken trip rod igniter spring, thereby enabling his vessel to maintain speed and position when otherwise she would have been forced out of formation to make repairs.
FAHEY, Charles ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of land planes to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
FAIRFIELD, Arthur P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. McDougal, operating in the war zone and protecting vitally important convoys of troop and cargo ships through the area of submarine activity, and for prompt and efficient action in contact on September 8 with a submarine which attempted an attack upon a convoy.
FALLON, Henry N. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as an officer of the watch of the U. S. S. O'Brien in an engagement with a submarine on September 14, 1917. The submarine was discovered in the early dawn and Lieutenant Fallon immediately headed for her at full speed, forcing her to submerge and preventing an attack upon the merchant vessels which were under the escort of the O'Brien.
FALLON, Nugent ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of a seaplane operating with the Royal Air Force Station at Felixstowe, England. He participated in several successful offensive patrols over the North Sea and made one of the first experimental flights from towing lighters. He made one raid over Heligoland Bight, in company with several other British seaplanes during which one enemy seaplane was destroyed.
FARLEY, L. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ammen and the U. S. S. Allen, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
FARQUHAR, Allan S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sterrett operating in the war zone and protecting vitally important convoys of troop and cargo ships through the area of submarine activity. Also for resolute and skillful service in rescuing the passengers and crew' of the Japanese steamer Hirano Maru on October 4, 1918, and for prompt and efficient action in contacts with enemy submarines on May 31 and June 1.
FARWELL, Earl T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service as executive officer of the U. S. S. Wakiva on the occasion of the engagement of that vessel with a German submarine, as a result of which the submarine was destroyed.
FARWELL, Wray G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism under fire on June 6, 1918, when his regimental commander was wounded by a sniper’s bullet, in personally supervising his evacuation across a field exposed to fire of machine guns and snipers.
FECHTELER, A. F. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as division commander of the Atlantic Fleet and later as commandant of the navy yard, Norfolk, Va.
FELLERS, W. M. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as an observer in a seaplane which was being utilized for the test of a new method of aerodynamic control. Realizing the pilot was practically helpless to control the machine, he nevertheless accompanied the pilot into the air and they continued the experiment in order that the test might be complete.
FERGUSON, John N. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the naval Ammunition Depot at Iona Island, where, due to his able administration, the facilities were increased and operated so that ammunition was supplied promptly, in spite of the enormous demand made upon it. A depth charge loading plant was established, which loaded most of the depth charges used by our naval forces.
FERNANDEZ, George E. ... W. Y.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, especially in taking part in throwing overboard ready ammunition piled on the dock of the Shaw within five feet of a blazing oil tank.
FERRIS, L. W. ... P. & F.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism upon the occasion of a fire on board the SC-59 at the navy yard, Now York, on Sept. 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were in the Y guns and six more on the after deck. The fire was very violent, the flames reaching as high as the masthead. Ferris with three others went on board without orders and removed the bombs from the Y guns, these bombs being so hot at the time that the paint on them was blistered.
FISHER, CHARLES W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Aide on the staff of the commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.
FISHER, Frank R. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Cassin. After the torpedoing of that vessel on the explosion on board, he went into a compartment from which smoke was pouring, and into which a magazine opened, together with two officers to inspect conditions in the magazine, and locate the source of the fire. Afterwards, with others, he was untiring in shoring up bulkheads, etc. setting a splendid example to others.
FISKE, C. N. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as force medical officer, cruiser and transport force.
FITZSIMMONS, Frank L. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary' heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, in action near Bayonville, November 2, 1918, after his gas mask and overcoat had been torn from him by a shell fragment, he continued the advance and exposed himself while dressing the wounded. He was exceptionally courageous and efficient in this work and thereby saved many lives.
FLANIGAN, H. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Rowan, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
FLAUTT, J. A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as an officer in a boat sent out from the U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Wanderer's boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who but for the help so promptly and heroically given, must have perished in the wreckage.
FLETCHER, F. J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Benham, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
FLINK, Charles W. ... Cox.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving us member of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Lake Ownes. When that vessel was torpedoed on September 3, 1918, in the night, the commander of the guard was injured and rendered unconscious in his stateroom. Flink took charge and manned the guns, but the submarine could not be seen. The merchant crow abandoned the ship, which was sinking rapidly. Flink then carried the unconscious commander to the boats, the main deck then being awash.
FLOE, Sanford M. ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. McCall on September 9, 1918, when the Canadian Pacific ocean service passenger S. S. Missanabie was torpedoed twice by a German sub. Floe, with other members of the crew, rescued the survivors of the Missanabie at imminent risk of life, and for this heroic duty would be considered as having performed distinguished service in the line of duty.
FLOWERS, Frank ... Ch. Com. St.
U. S. N. For distinguished and meritorious service on board the U. S. S. Leviathan. Flowers started the mess organization, and hud charge of the training of the personnel of the commissary department; in addition, the refitting of the galleys, cold storage, and working out the system of feeding the troops devolved upon him. He inaugurated a system which was adopted as a standard for the entire transport service. His ability, zeal, devotion, and experience helped build up an efficient commissary system which was little changed during the entire war.
FLOWERS, Stacy R. ... Eng. 2c.
U. S. N. Flowers, at his own risk of life, performed most meritorious service to the Government in entering the engine room of the U. S. S. Cuyama on September 19, 1918, when filled with ammonia fumes, and performed rescue and repair work.
FOLLIS, John Joseph ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service, and for zeal and courage displayed in the engine room of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, when that ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
FORD, H. L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-87, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
FORD, P. J. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer U. S. S. Cahill, engaged in the important, difficult, and hazardous duty of mine sweeping on the coast of France.
FORGUS, H. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Quinnebaug engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea.
FOSTER, Harold F ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-272, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone und operating against enemy submarines.
FOSTER, M. J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U.S.N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ericsson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines und mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
FOX, Harry V. ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. Mine Sweeper Patuxent. While sweeping the Northern Barrage on March 22, 1919, a lower level mine exploded directly underneath the ship, the shock of which was so great as to put out all the lights in the fire room and to loosen floor plates and throw them in the air. Fox, with two others, remained bravely at his post and continued the work of keeping up steam in spite of difficulties until broken lights had been replaced.
FRAENZEL, Albert C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. William Johnson, engaged in the difficult and hazardous operation of sweeping for and removing mines of the North Sea Mine Barrage under exceptionally difficult conditions.
FRANCIS, T. E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-254, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
FRANK, H. M. ... Cox.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
FRANKLIN, William B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. naval training station, Pelham Bay Park, New York.
FRAZER, H. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as a commanding officer of submarines engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic Coast.
FREED, Albert E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Eider, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
FREEDMAN, L. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished and gallant conduct as radio operator of the U. S. S. Luckenbach on the occasion of an encounter with an enemy submarine on October 19, 1917. The radio antennae having been carried away by bursting shrapnel from the enemy, Freedman repaired this under fire and continued to maintain communication with the U. S. S. Nicholson until that vessel arrived and compelled the submarine to submerge.
FREEMAN, C. S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Manchuria, the U. S. S. Orizaba and the U. S. S. Maui, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
FREEMAN, G. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in charge of the Navy base hospital at Brest, France, and as force medical officer on the staff of the commander U. S. Naval Forces in France.
FREMGEN, William ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Lapwing, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
FREMONT, J. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wilkes, the U. S. S. Wadsworth and the U. S. S. Nicholson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoy's of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
FRIEDELL, D. J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the AL-3, carrying out an unusual number of patrols and maintaining his ship always in efficient condition and readiness for immediate service.
FRIEDELL, Wilhelm L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. Naval Submarine Forces in European Waters.
FROASS, Paul E.
... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as an aviator, engaged in the hazardous duty of bombing enemy submarines from the base at Wexford, Ireland.
FROST, H. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us Aide to Commander, American Patrol Detachment, Atlantic Fleet, and particularly in the development of the Tactics of surface vessels and aircraft in combined operations against submarines.
FROTHINGHAM, P. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of land planes attached to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
FULLAM, William F. ... R-Admr,
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of the Reserve Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, and senior officer in command of the Pacific Station during the absence of the commander-in-chief in South Atlantic waters.
FULLER, H. G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wenonah, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
FURER, J. A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer in charge of the supply division of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and of matters pertaining to small vessels, including the design and construction of over 450 110-foot sub. chasers, the building of which was distributed among a large number of firms,
none of whom had any experience with Navy work. The successful accomplishment of this work was largely due to the initiative and executive ability of Commander Furer.
FYFFE, Joseph ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as fleet paymaster on the staff of the commander in chief of the U. S. Pacific Fleet.
GADE, John ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as naval attache at Copenhagen. Denmark, where he developed sources of information which were most valuable to the commander of naval forces operating in European waters and to the Naval Information Division of the British Admiralty.
GALBRAITH, W. W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sacramento, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
GARDNER, Alfred ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commanding officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and convoy flights, in the war zone, in which operations he did exceptional work, pushing his flights to the limits of physical and material endurance and upon one occasion broke all records for length of flight for her type of ship.
GARRISON, Columbus R. ... Bosn.
For exceptional meritorious and distinguished service as commanding officer of the armed guard for the steamship Motano. The Motano was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel July 31, 1917, and the reports indicate that the commanding officer of the armed guard and the members of his force were imbued with proper zeal and that they were well trained and efficient.
GARRISON, H. A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in charge of Naval Base Hospital No 5, Brest, France.
GARVEY, Edward T. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as an aviator, engaged in the hazardous duty of bombing enemy submarines from aeroplanes from the base at Wexford, Ireland.
GARVEY, Frank B ... G. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and. assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who. but for the help so promptly And heroically extended, must ha vs perished in the wreckage.
GASTON, William ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator operating with U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service, and with the British school of night bombing. Made several raids over enemy lines.
GATES, C. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
GATES, E. G. ... C. B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crow of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who. but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
GATES, H. D., (Deceased) ... C. Ph., M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines in action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918. Did cool and effective work in caring for wounded under heavy fire in the open and without adequate shelter.
GAY, J. B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the
line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. Benham and the U. S. S. Conyngham, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
GELM, G. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility aa commanding officer of the U. S. S. Kearsarge in the Atlantic Fleet.
GEORGE, Harry, (Retired) ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the navy yard, Mare Island, California.
GHERARDI, W. R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession aa commanding officer of the U. S. S. Dekalb, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
GIBSON, Harry L., (Deceased) ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. Commended for heroic conduct following the sinking of the Jacob Jones on December 6, 1917. Displayed cheerful conduct and was an inspiration to the rest of the crew.
GIFFEN, R. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Trippe, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
GILES, W. J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Finland, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
GILL, J. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as fleet surgeon, U. S. Asiatic Fleet, and especially for his work in the care of the sick and wounded of the Czecho-Slovak and other allied armies operating in Siberia and in the establishment and administration and organization of an up-to-date hospital for international service at Vladivostok.
GILL, W. A. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as president of the Board of Inspection and Survey in connection with the inspection of naval units, etc.
GILL, William T. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918, when he established a forward dressing station close behind the advanced lines and for 15 hours dressed the wounded and evacuated them to the rear while subjected to intense front and flank fire without adequate protection. His fearlessness saved the. lives of wounded who otherwise would have been lost to the service.
GILLIS, Irvin V. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as naval attaché at Pekin, China, in which capacity his knowledge of the language enabled him to render special service in Intelligence work and in obtaining information concerning various matters of great importance to the Government.
GILMER, W. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. South Carolina.
GILMORE, M. D. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as a commanding officer of submarines engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic Coast.
GINNS, Michael J. ... Engineman, 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He with others set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, remaining at his post in the engine room, although water was knee deep and he had every reason to believe the ship was sinking.
GLANN, A. E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism aa an officer of the U. S. S. O-6 when that vessel was fired upon in an awash condition and hulled six times, on August 7, 1918,
In going on deck while the vessel was under tire, to signal and to open up the conning tower, which was flooded and inaccessible from below.
GLEASON, H. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as head of the hull division, Mare Island Navy Yard, where, under his direction a new record was made in the construction of destroyers and submarines.
GLENNON, James H. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as division commander of the Atlantic Fleet.
GOLDSMITH, Fred O. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. John Collins, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
GOODWIN, Francis ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-44. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
GOODWIN, Oscar Sexton ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to regimental headquarters, Sixth Marines, A. E. F. In action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on Sept. 15, 1918, he worked just behind the front line in the open field without shelter or protection under heavy and continuous fire, administering to many wounded comrades. He has distinguished himself in every engagement in which his regiment participated and has been repeatedly recommended for gallantry.
GORDON, John ... Bmkr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Gordon, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
GORMAN, Raymond J. ... Sea.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
GOSS, N. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. O'Brien and the U. S. S. Wadsworth, engaged in the important exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
GOULD, Jay ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession attached to U. S. naval forces in the waters of northern Russia and as aid on staff of commander of this force. Was under fire upon several occasions.
GRADY, John ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wihelmina, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
GRADY, R. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as aid to commander U. S. Submarine Forces in European waters and temporarily in command of submarine forces during the illness of the permanent commander.
GRAHAM, A. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Siboney, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
GRANTHAM, J. H., (Deceased) ... H. A. 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct while attached to the Ninety-fourth Company, Sixth Marines in
action against the enemy in the Meuse-Argonne, Franco, November 1-11, 1918. With unwavering courage und utter disregard of all personal danger this man dressed and attended wounded in the face of constant and terrific machine gun and shell fire until he himself was killed while in the act of bandaging a wounded comrade.
GRAYSON, Cary T. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as physician and aid to the President of the United States during the war.
GREELY, Joseph M. ... Cox.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. McCall on September 9, 1918, the Canadian Pacific Ocean service passenger S. S. Missanabie was torpedoed twice by a German submarine. Greely, with other members of the crew rescued the survivors of the Missanabie at imminent risk of life and for this heroic duty should be considered as having performed distinguished service in the line of duty.
GREER, William B. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession in action at Blanc Mont Ridge, from October 6 to 10, 1918. with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment, U. S. Marines. Volunteered to go forward to direct bearers to advance dressing station over ground covered by terrific fire, returned to the dressing station and dressed the wounded regardless of bombardment and firing from enemy airplanes.
GREIG, Stuart O. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. Submarine K-6, which proceeded from Halifax to Ponta Delgada in October 1917, under its own power, arrived there ready for immediate service and was engaged in the hazardous and exacting duty of patrolling the waters in the vicinity of Azores until the Armistice.
GREIS, Joseph J. ... B. S. M. T. H., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, when the U. S. S. Conyngham was at sea in a heavy storm on November 7, 1918. A heavy sea came over the stern, releasing several depth charges, which rolled around the deck and two went overboard. Greis wont to the assistance of another man who rushed down in an attempt to prevent more charges going overboard. They managed to hold the charges at great personal danger and later were assisted in securing them, by two other men.
GRESHAM, W. F. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as commanding officer of the armed guard on S. S. Aztec in an engagement with an enomy submarine. The report indicates that the men showed the proper zeal, and were well trained and efficient.
GRIFFIN, Francis H. ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service, and also for courageous conduct und devotion to duty as member of the crow of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when that ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
GRIMES, J. O. ... Sea.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine ears loaded with T. N. T. from the danger zone when it was not known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
GRIMLAND, Gordon A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service and heroic conduct in the line of his profession while serving against the enemy. Lt. Grimland displayed exceptional gallantry at Thiacourt, France, on September 15, 1918, in caring for the wounded and evacuating them under heavy shell fire at great risk of life.
GRIMSHAW, D. E. ... Mach., 1c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was Known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
GRISWOLD, R. M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Kroonland, engaged in the important, oxacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
GROSS, James L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-356, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
GROSSMAN, W. P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-327, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
GROVES, Benjamin H., (Deceased) ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the S. S. Nyanza. On January 13, 1018, the Nyanza engaged a submarine in gunfire for two and one-half hours and apparently hit the submarine. The evidence shows that the ship was undoubtedly saved by the prompt and efficient work of the commander of the armed guard and gun’s crew.
GROW, E. J. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as medical aide to commander mine force, in connection with the construction of the North Sea mine barrage.
GUDGER, E. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as supply officer, Duse 7, where, in spite of many difficulties incident to delays in transportation, he successfully maintained a stock sufficient for all demands and was able to meet without delay the call for supplies to outfit the German ships taken over as a result of the armistice.
GULLICKSON, Olaf John ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard on the S. S. Norlina. Prompt action in an engagement at 6.30 p. m. on June 4, 1917, after the Norlina had been struck a glancing blow on the port side by an enemy torpedo, the crew opening tire on the submarine and hit the submarine twice when it disappeared.
GUMZ, L. W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-100, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
GUDLACH, F. K. ... Ens.
U. 8. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession for remaining on board the U. S. S. Idomenequs, on which he was detailed a signalmaster, after that ship had been torpedoed by an enemy submarine. and abandoned by her crew, when it was found that there was a possibility of her remaining afloat.
GUNTHER, E. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Isabel and the U. S. S. Jarvis. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops, and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HAAS, W. S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as a commanding officer of the U. S. S. N-7, engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic Coast.
HAGGART, Robert S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Hull, acting as escort to troops and merchant convoys from Hampton Roads, and in patrolling against enemy submarines on the Atlantic Coast, from June to October 1918. Through his zeal and energy this old destroyer was kept actively on duty.
HAINES, Gordon W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive officer of the U. S. S. Canandaigua, engaged in laying the Mine Barrage in the North Sea.
HALE, David C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic services as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front, from June to November, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft.
HALE, Raymond W. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Coronas's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
HALL, I. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-125, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HALL, R. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-257, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HALL, W. H., Jr .... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-190, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines .
HALLIWILL, Birney O. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Whipporwill, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines
HALSEY, W. F., Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. O'Brien and the U. S. S. Shaw, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HALSTEAD, A. S. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as senior member Board of Appraisal for Merchant Vessels and later in command of United States naval forces on French coast.
HAMBLEN, Edwin Tyler ... G. M., 2c
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, when the U. S. S. Conyngham was at sea in a heavy storm on November 7,1918. A heavy sea came over the stern, releasing several depth charges, which rolled around the deck and two went overboard. Hamblen was on watch and rushed down in an attempt to prevent more charges going overboard, and was thrown about in the water. He called for help and one man came to his assistance, and they managed to hold the charges at great personal danger, and later were assisted in securing them, by two other men.
HAMM, H. L. ... C.
B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as commanding officer of the armed guard of steamship Navajo. In an engagement with an enemy submarine which lasted 35 minutes, the submarine fired 40 shots, one of which struck the Navajo. The Navajo fired 27 shots. The twenty-sixth shot was seen to hit the submarine just forward of the forward gun and a cloud of flame and dark gray smoke burst from the hatches. Almost immediately, the submarine sank bow first, the stem lifting high out of the water so that the propellers could be seen revolving.
HAMMOND, Edgar T. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Penguin, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HANBERRY, Reuel V. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Albert Watts. On November 28, 1917, that ship, loaded with gasoline, struck a mine or was torpedoed and caught fire. It was successfully beached. Later, after salvage, again caught fire, made harbor, but continued to burn several days. The armed guard remained at stations while an engagement was possible, and later made every effort to salvage government property. The commander of the armed guard is regarded as handling the situation in a most excellent manner.
HANCOCK, John M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious sendee in a duty of great responsibility in connection with the expansion and administration of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and in maintaining liaison with outside organizations associated with the bureau in the work of supplying the Navy.
HANCOCK, Lewis ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the AL-4. Under his command this vessel made numerous contacts with the enemy, and on one occasion attempted the dangerous feat of diving at a submerged enemy submarine to ram her.
HANNIGAN, J. J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. F or distinguished service in the line, of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Rijndam, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infected with enemy submarines and mines.
HANSEN, Samuel ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the steamship Westoil. Upon sighting two periscopes on November 28, 1918, the armed guard fired 23 rounds ammunition and prevented an attack upon the Westoil.
HANSON, E. W. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Dale in making the trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I., to Gibraltar, under very unfavorable weather conditions, the southwest monsoon being then at its height, and arriving in the Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness for immediate participation in the operations against enemy submarines in the Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.
HARDAWAY, Corbin P. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty. While serving on the U. S. S. Olympia, he was detailed for service with the British forces in Northern Russia. On August 29, 1918, he was sent back to Sitskoe alone with dispatches, accomplishing a long march successfully under trying conditions, and at times practically within the enemy’s lines.
HARLOW, Hamilton ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns executive officer of the U. S. S. Nicholson in an attack upon the German submarine U-58 and subsequently in boarding and taking command of the torpedoed steamship Luckenbach, which through his firm and efficient action was brought safely into port.
HARMER, Jesse L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Patuxent, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HARRIL, Wm. K. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. During the mine-laying operations in the North Sea, Lieut. Harrill, as aid on my staff was responsible for the maintenance and operation of radio and signal communications of the mine-laying vessels and naval vessels arriving in the north of Scotland. His energy, zeal, and foresight enabled the vessels to adjust themselves to the new conditions of operations and adopt the foreign codes and ciphers without mishap or interruption. On account of my very small staff it was necessary to utilize this officer for much additional duty in connection with the planning and execution of the mine-laying operations. Later, during the mine-sweeping operations ns the senior officer present on my stall, he was charged with the details of the administration of a force consisting of 50 to 76 vessels, ilia devotion, seal, and relentless efforts in this responsible position highly merit the award recommended.
HARRINGTON, Fred ... C. B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and. assisted by hosts from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended must have perished in the wreckage.
HARRIS, C. H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-340, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HARRIS, F. R. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as chief of the bureau of yards and docks.
HARRIS. Haven F. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard on the S. S. Dora, at the time when the Dora was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine, September 4, 1918;
commended for his heroic conduct in handling the gun crew at the time and also for rescuing one of the men who had fallen from the rigging and fractured both legs.
HARRIS, Ira L. ... Ch. M. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the Collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He with others set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, remaining at his post in the engine room, although water was knee deep and he had every reason to believe the ship was sinking.
HARRIS, W. O. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the water m the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage The officers and crews of the Wanderer’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must nave perished in the wreckage.
HART, Lauren D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-182, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HARTENSTEIN, William ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished semes while in command of the U. S. S. C-40, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HARTLEY, Herbert ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Louisville, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HASBROUCK, Raymond D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of a transport, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HATCH, W. G. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Decatur, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of escorting troops and cargo ships through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines.
HATTEN, E. R. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-110, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HAVILAND, W. B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
HAW, Curtis H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-47, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HAZARD, Erskine ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-179, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HAZZARD, Norman K. ... Sea
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism ns n member of the crew of bouts sent out from the U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and, assisted by bouts from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
HEADLEY, Alfred C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-164, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HEARON, Jesse G. ... Keeper
U. S. C. G. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during the explosion and fire of the shell-loading plant Gillespie, at Morgan, N. J., October 4 and 5, 1918. Hearon remained in charge in a very dangerous zone, with shell fragments flying in the vicinity, standing bravely at his post for hours.
HEARTT, P. T. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-97, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HEATH, William A. ... Bksmth.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of an explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Heath, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
HEIL, Edward Joseph ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Osage, and in encounter with an enemy submarine. On February 19, 1918, in convoy, when two British ships were torpedoed, that ship picked up the submarine wake and fired three shots. Four hours later again sighted submarine wake and fired five shots, a torpedo was fired at the ship but missed. A destroyer then dropped depth bombs.
HEIN, H. R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as a commanding officer of submarines engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic coast.
HELLER, John C. ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
HELLWEG, J. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Marietta, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HELM, J. M. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the fourth naval district.
HENDERSON, A. J. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Manning, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HENDERSON, E. L. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front during the operations near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. He showed great bravery and coolness under heaviest fire and fell severely wounded while assisting the wounded from the front line.
HENDERSON, Robert ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Tenadores, the U. S. S. Zeelandia, and the U. S. S. Madawaska, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines und mines.
HENNESSEY, William J. ... Cox.
U. S. N. Hennessey was recommended for his devotion to duty and heroic conduct when the steamer Actaeon was torpedoed by a German submarine and sunk on the night of November 24, 1917. He remained at his gun until everyone else was leaving the ship. He also showed excellent conduct while adrift in a small boat.
HENRY, Walter O. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer of the deck on the U. S. S. Fanning in initiating prompt and efficient offensive action on the occasion of the engagement with, and the capture of the German submarine U-58 on November 17, 1917.
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HERBSTER, Victor D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the armed guard of the St. Louis, where his good judgment and quick action probably saved that ship from being torpedoed on three occasions, and in one case resulted in sinking of an enemy submarine. Later us commanding officer of the U. S. Naval Air Station, Wexford, Ireland, he rendered valuable service in establishing and operating same.
HERRMAN, Bernard W. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct while attached to the Seventy-sixth Company, Sixth Marines, in action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918. Herrman was conspicuous for his coolness and the valuable services which he performed under heavy artillery fire, evacuating wounded men at the risk of his life during heavy bombardments. He was cited before for his conspicuous courage and coolness in action against the enemy (in aiding the wounded) at Vierzy, July 19. His work has always been meritorious. Herrman was awarded the Croix do Guerre with Silver Star by the French Government.
HERSEY, M. L. Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sampson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HEWITT, Henry Kent ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cummings, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HICKS, Donald M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while attached to the U. S. S. Olympia, accompanying the north Russia expeditionary forces, in command of a detachment of seamen operating on shore, where he took a conspicuously courageous part in all the fighting and inarching encountered by the force of which he formed a part.
HICKS, Thomas H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious sendee while aide for supply, Fifth Naval District, and Operating Base, Hampton Roads. Organized and handled work in connection with supplies for the District and Fleet, and for Transports from Hampton Roads, with marked resourcefulness and tenacity. Also as member of the Board of Control, War Construction Activities of the District, handled difficult questions of transportation of materials and labor, and problems of power, light, ferry and street-car service.
HIDELL, Marie Louise ... Nurse
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. During the epidemic of influenza, worked day and night among the patients until stricken with the disease, as a result of which she lost her life on September 28, 1918.
HIGBEE, Lenah S. ... Supt. Navy Nurse Corps
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of her profession and unusual and conspicuous devotion to duty as superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps.
HIGGINS, Michael ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Tanager, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HILTON, James C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in connection with the expansion and administration of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts to meet the demands of war and in maintaining the liaison with outside organisations associated with the bureau in the work of supplying the Navy.
HINCKLEY, R. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. MacDonough, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HINDS, A. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Rochester, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of
transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HINES, H. K., (Retired) ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as senior United States naval officer at Halifax, Nova Scotia, in efficient and harmonious co-operation with British officials, and especially in assistance rendered ashore and afloat following the disastrous explosion at Halifax Harbor on December 6, 1917.
HINES, J. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cleveland and the U. S S. Charleston, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting convoys of troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, also for duty as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force and Harbor Floating Equipment.
HINKAMP, C. N. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as division commander of mine sweepers, engaged in efficient and hazardous operations in the approaches to St. Nazaire.
HINTON, Walter ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as member of the crew of Seaplane NC-4 in making the first successful trans-Atlantic flight.
HODAPP, J. D. P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as supply officer of the Destroyer Division which made the trip from Manila, P. I., to Gibraltar in the summer of 1917.
HODGE, James ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding in saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when that ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1917.
HODGES, A. F. ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. Commended for meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on 21st February, 1918. Hodges, a member of the engine-room force, was in the fireroom three minutes after the accident, which was flooded with escaping steam, and had the fires pulled.
HODGES, C. E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of laud planes attached to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
HODGMAN, W. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Roe, engaged in the important exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HOFFMAN, George ... Q. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of an explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Hoffman, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
HOGG, F. T. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-329, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HOLCOMB, Richmond C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as assistant to the Chief Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
HOLLAND, John ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Tidewater, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On October 23, 1917, a torpedo was sighted, and the ship manoeuvred so that it missed. The submarine then appeared so close, forward gun could not be brought to bear, and an endeavor to ram the submarine was made, which, however, was not successful. The submarine submerged before the after gun could be brought to bear.
HOLLIDAY, Thomas C. .... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving in the French Unit, U. S. Naval Aviation Forces. On May 6, 1918, the seaplane in which he, with two officers, had boon making an anti-submarine patrol, was wrecked near Dunkirk. In spite of injuries to himself, Holliday dived repeatedly to rescue the officers.
HOLLYDAY, James E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-329. engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HOMIAK, Stief ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard on the 8. 8. Armenia when it was torpedoed off Li sard Light (city of Naples). The amount of the torpedoing indicates that the members of the armed guard under his command were imbued with the proper seal, that they were trained, and efficient.
HOOGEWERFF, J. A. ... R-Admr
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander, Division 1, Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.
HOOK, Frederick R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces on the French front. During the attack on the Bois do Belleau and at Blanc Mont he showed exceptional heroism and devotion to duty in earing for the wounded under fire At Blanc Mont he established advanced dressing stations and maintained them as dose to the front line as possible. He was constantly exposed to heavy shell and machine-gun lire and showed entire disregard for personal safety.
HOOPER, S. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Fairfax, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HOOVER, E. E. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crow of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart's boats drove their boats in to the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of the many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
the U. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart's boats drove their boats in to the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
HOOVER, G. H. ... Comdr,
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cushing, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HORNE, F. J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as naval attaché, Tokio, Japan, in which capacity he had remarkable success in establishing and maintaining friendly relations with the Japanese authorities in supplying valuable information to the Office of Naval Intelligence and to the commander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet. He also performed extremely meritorious service in connection with the purchase and building of ships in Japan for the United States Government.
HORTON, Albert V. ... Q. M.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A. Gillespie shell-loading plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in assisting in the removal from the danger zone of valuable carloads of high explosives within close proximity to exploding ammunition dumps.
HOWARD, D. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Drayton, the U. S. S. Rowan and the U. S. S. Bell, engaged in the important. exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through those waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HOWARD, J. H. P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-284, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HOWARD, W. L. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Pennsylvania in the Atlantic Fleet
HOWE, A. G. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Conner, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HOWE, A. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-345, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HOWELL, C. F. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Arcturus, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HOWIE, E. D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-79, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
HOYT, Henry W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N For heroism and devotion to duty in the line of his profession, while serving on the U. S. S. Huntington, when that vessel arrived in the war zone on September 17, 1917, he went up as observer in a captive balloon, known to be of an unsatisfactory type, and notwithstanding the danger, remained in the balloon during rain squalls followed by a stiff breeze, which caused the balloon to descend and deflate, rendering it unstable. The balloon was reeled in, but rolled about and pitched violently, injuring the observer, and finally the basket dragged under water. Lieutenant Hoyt was finally rescued from his desperate position by an enlisted man who went overboard from the ship.
HUBBELL, Louis B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-256, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Son of mines.
HUDSON. Ben Francis ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself in the performance of his duties in aiding in saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when that ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
HUEY, Sidney L. ... E., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic services as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front from June to November, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory, and in action against enemy aircraft.
HUFFMAN, Lester D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct in charge of first-aid hospital at the front, at Ferme, Sebastopol, France, September 18, 1918. During the Meuse-Argonne offensive, November 1-11, 1918, Lt. Huffman displayed exceptional gallantry in treating and evacuating the wounded under heavy shell fire at great risk of life.
HULINGS, Garnet ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. AL-4, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HULL, R. E. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service at the front in France on October 10, 1918, when Hull showed marked bravery and devotion to duty in attending the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and his bearing was an inspiration to his associates.
HUNSAKER, J. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in charge of the Aircraft Division of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, in which position he showed ability unsurpassed in the United States as an aircraft designer as well, as great organizing and executive ability in expanding and handling a large force. The successful development of naval aircraft was due largely to the ability and industry of this officer.
HUNT, Frank C. ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. Hunt, at his own risk of life, performed most meritorious service to the Government in entering the engine room of the U. S. S. Cuyama on September 19. 1918, when filled with ammonia fumes and performed rescue and repair work.
HUNT, W. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Coningen der Nederlinden engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HUPP, John B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Tarkey, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
HURRELL, William A. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the S. S. Communipaw, particularly for the very prompt action and immediate firing upon the submarine which was sighted with conning tower exposed. Nine rounds ammunition were fired and only ceased when the submarine was attacked by a French destroyer. It is considered that the prompt action of Hurrell prevented an attack by the submarine.
HUSSEY, C. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Birmingham, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European porta through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HUSTON, Myron E. ... G. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service when the U. S. S. William Rockefeller was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Huston remained at his station until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. Huston went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to see that ammunition was sent to the guns.
HUTCHINS, C. T., Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession an commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ericsson and the U. S. S. Taylor, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
HUTCHISON, B. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer U. S. S. Kansas.
HUTSON, J. J. ... Lieut.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wanderer, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
IHRIG, R. M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic conduct as an officer of the U. S. S. McCall upon the occasion of the sinking of the British steamship Missanabie on September 9. 1918. The McCall, having gone to the assistance of the wrecked Missanabie, it became accessary to lower a small boat in a rough sea for the rescue of the passengers. Ensign Ihrig requested and received permission to take charge of this boat, and with a volunteer crew, under extremely difficult and dangerous conditions, succeeded in rescuing from the sea a number of survivors of the Missanabie, who but for such assistance so unselfishly and promptly given, must have drowned.
INGALLS, Davis S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as pilot of an aeroplane when on September 15, 1918, he led a flight of five machines on a low-bombing raid on an enemy aerodrome. On the homeward journey he shot down a two-seater enemy aeroplane in flames. He further participated in two other low-bombing raids and upon still another occasion shot down an enemy kite-balloon in flames near Ostend.
INGERSOLL, R. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in organizing, developing, and administering the Communication Office of the Navy Department.
INGRAM, Jonas H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of hie profession as Flag Lieutenant of the staff of the Commander of Division Nine, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, which operated with the British Grand fleet as the 6th Battle Squadron.
IRWIN, N. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Director of Naval Aviation in connection with the development, building, and operation of the Naval Air Service for war purposes.
IVERSON, Louis ... Lieut. (M. C.)
U. S. N. For distinguished and courageous service in volunteering to go in a boat from the U. S. S. Niagara to the assistance of the British troopship City of Vienna, shore on Black Rock, on July 2, 1918.
IVES, G. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-221, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
JACK, Raymond ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer for the U. S. S. Algonquin and the U. S. S. Cythera, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
JACKSON, John P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding officer of the U. S. S. Louisville and the U. S. S. Matsonia, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
JACKSON, R. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as naval attaché and liaison officer at Paris, France.
JACOBS, W. V. E. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Niagara, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
JAMES, A. L. ... C. M. M.
For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
JAMES, C. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Saranac, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea.
JARVIS, H. W. ... C. Ph. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front during the attack on Vierzy. France, on July 18, 1918, when voluntarily and of his own initiative, in association with two other pharmacist mates, he organised and established advanced aid posts following closely upon the first wave of the attacking troops and evacuated wounded, rapidly and successfully under most harassing fire.
JAYNE, J. L. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander, Division 3, Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.
JENNINGS, B. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-82, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
JENNISON, C. S. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front by assisting in establishing advanced dressing stations and maintaining them as close to the front as possible in order to bettor take care of the wounded. He was constantly exposed to heavy shell and machine-gun fire, but showed an utter disregard for personal safety, and when wounded, refused to be evacuated. and continued to take care of the wounded for 48 hours thereafter.
JESSEN, F. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-85. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
JOHANSEN, E. L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
JOHNSON, Albert ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic sendee as a pilot operating with U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service, and with Royal Air Force. Took part in many bombing raids over the North Sea and the enemy coast.
JOHNSON, Irvin ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in command of the armed guard of the steamship Lewis Luckenbach; especially for very prompt action at 5.30 p. m., October 11, 1917, when enemy submarine was sighted. Armed guard opened fire and it is believed that submarine was hit. as she submerged. At about 8 o'clock the ship was struck by a torpedo and started sinking. Crew and armed guard abandoned ship.
JOHNSON, I. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Remlik and the U. S. S. Norma, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
JOHNSON, J. S., (Deceased) ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on June 9, 1918, in the action at Bouresches, in caring for and evacuating more than two hundred wounded and gassed men under machine gun and shell fire. he worked unceasingly until all had been removed to a place of safety. He was later killed in action.
JOHNSON, L. P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. Balch, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
JOHNSON, N. A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-220, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
JOHNSTON, Marbury ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility ns commander of Squadron 2 of the cruiser force.
JOHNSTON, R. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism in charge of a bout sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana, to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night, of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crows of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
JOHNSTON, Rufus
... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. Minneapolis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
JOHNSTONE, Roger
... Yeo., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Wanderer, to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
JONES, Charles E. ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
JONES, G. A. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving with the Marines at the front in France on June 6, 1918; he showed marked bravery and devotion to duty in caring for the wounded under heavy shell and machine gun fire until he was severely wounded and refused aid, until all others had been cared for.
JONES, H. H. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats Bent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
JONES, Jay Rucker ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession as an observer in the U. S. Naval Aviation Forces, with a record of ten hours over the German lines. Toole part in aerial combats with enemy planes.
JONES, V. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-77, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
JORDAN, Leland, Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Little, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic sc vice as an aviator of land planes attached to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
JUNKIN, George B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. K-2, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and minos, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted, against all forms of enemy naval activity.
JURGENSEN, Frank T. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Seagull, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
KAGA, Raymond ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service displayed while attached to the Sixth Marines, Ninety-fifth Company. In action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918, disregarding all personal danger was indefatigable in rendering assistance to the wounded under heavy constant shell fire. His culm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command.
KALBFUS, Edward C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Pocahontas, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
KANE, William A.
... C. M. A. A.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the
armed guard of the S. S. Wico, and in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On June 23, 1917, as enemy submarine was sighted and one shot fired at it, landing close to the submarine, which thon disappeared. At this time, the commander of the armed guard used drastic action to prevent the merchant crow from abandoning the ship.
KARLESON, Frank E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-147, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
KASPER, L. J. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service when the U. S. S. William Rockefeller was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Kasper remained at his station until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. He went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to see that ammunition was sent to the guns.
KAUFFMAN, James L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. destroyer, Jenkins, engaged in the exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, and escorting and protecting convoys of troops and supplies.
KAUTZ, Austin ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Machias, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
KEARNEY, Thomas A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of naval ammunition depot, St. Juliens Creek, where he had the task of providing and arming merchantmen and the auxiliaries as well as the Atlantic Fleet, and where he was further charged with the erection of the first mine-loading plant over developed in the United States and with the operation of the plant.
KEISER, C. E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as aid to the commander of the 1st squad of submarine chasers, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines to right and bail it out with a view of providing an additional boat to pick up survivors.
KEISKER, H E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. [?] engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
KELEHER, T. J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Jenkins, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
KELLEY, A. J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-337, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
KELLOGG, E. S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Huntington, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
KELLY, J. A. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the S. S. Susanna. On April 21, 6.45 a. m., he opened fire on a periscope at a range of 750 yards. It appears that the third shot hit the periscope and prevented an attack by the submarine on the Susanna; similarly on April 29 for the prompt action when attacked by a submarine.
KELLY, J. J. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded
with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who. but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
KELLY, L. J. ... Chief Elec.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service on board the U. S. S. Jacob Jones, which was struck by a torpedo from an enemy submarine on the afternoon of December 5, 1917, until the last moment, in order to cut adrift splinter musts and life preservers. By remaining on board he greatly endangered his life.
KELLY, P. J. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-124. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
KEMPFF, C. S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Aeolus, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
KENNEDY, Chalmers W. ... E., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic services ns a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front from June to November, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft..
KENNEDY, Robert M. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer and superintendent of the Naval Hospital, Washington.
KENNEDY, Thomas ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Seam Duffey, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
KENNEDY, William R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while in command of the U. S. S. Arethusa in contact with an enemy submarine on June 6, 1918, upon which occasion it is believed that two hits were made by the gun crews of the Arethusa.
KENT, S. S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession, as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-260, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
KENYON, O. W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. Warrington and the U. S. S. Talbot, engaged in the important, exacting und hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
KERANEN, Emil A.
... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty. While serving on the U. S. S. Olympia, was detailed for service with the British forces in northern Russia, from August, 1918, to February, 1919. Commanded a gun section and did good work under extremely trying weather conditions in advanced positions before defenses were made. Showed marked gallantry in action.
KERRICK, C. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mahma, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
KERRIGAN, Patrick J. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. William O'Brien and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On June 6, 1917, a torpedo was sighted, but through quick manoeuvering missed the ship, later a periscope was sighted and four shots fired at it, and it is believed the second shot hit the periscope, which disappeared.
KERSTEN, Charles E. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Muskogee, and in an encounter with the enemy submarine. On October 21, 1918, a submarine was sighted approaching at full speed, which opened fire, the shots dropping close to the ship. The ship returned the fire, causing the submarine to open the range. The action lasted about an hour, the ship firing twenty-three rounds, and the submarine then disappeared.
KESLER, Clarence Irwin ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as member of the crew of the seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
KESSLER, William C. ... C. B. M
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. he set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, especially in taking part in throwing overboard ready ammunition piled on the deck of the Shaw within five feet of a blazing oil tank.
KEYES, Frederick G. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Richard Bulkeley, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
KEYES, K. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a naval aviator attached to the British royal air station at Felixstowe, England, and especially for his services on the occasion of the encounter with a number of enemy machines during which one of these machines was destroyed and another one seriously damaged.
KILGORE, William J., Jr. ... Ph. M, 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during an epidemic of Spanish Influenza in Santo Domingo, while in the field with the Thirty-third Company U. S. Marine Corps. Kilgore was the only assistant to the Marine Corps doctor and continued to administer to the sick, having a fever of 102 and 103, but would not give in. As a result of his splendid work not one man died. The services rendered were nothing short of marvelous.
KILMER, O. P. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
KIMBALL, L. F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. San Francisco, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea.
KING, A. L. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-39, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
KING, E. J. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as assistant chief of staff of the Atlantic Fleet.
KING, Joseph C. ... Ch., T. C.
U. S. N. Commended for heroic conduct, coolness and efficiency in handling the fire rescue party in the after gang when the Portuguese S. S. Peniche was afire.
KING, Ogden D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism near the Bois de Belleau, on the 9th and 10th of June, 1918, when on two successive days the regimental aid station in which surgeon King was working was struck by heavy shells and in each case demolished. This officer at all times set ail inspiring example of devotion and courage to the officers and men serving under him.
KING, Wallace A. ... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of bouts sent out from the U. S. S. Christobel to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Christabel’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
KINKLE, Clyde Allen ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines in
action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918. Was conspicuous for incessant work until he fainted from exhaustion at the end of ten hours' duty. This work was carried out in the open held and under heavy fire. Also in Champagne Sector October 8th, and 9th, carried men off the field who were lying in places where it seemed no one could remain alive.
KIPP, W. D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-256, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
KIRKMAN, V. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Shaw. engaged In the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through thoso waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted agaiiiBt all forms of enemy naval activity.
KITTELLE, S. E. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Georgia, in the Atlantic Fleet.
KITTINGER, T. A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Corsair, engaged in the important. exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
KLEIN, George Frank C. ... Ph. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Klein, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulk-heads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
KLEIN, Jacob H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Smith, operating in the war zone and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and cargo ships through the area of submarine activity, and for resolute and skillful action in rescuing the crew of the U. S. S. President Lincoln on May 31, 1918, after that ship had been torpedoed.
KLEMANN, J. V. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Agamemnon, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
KLINE, G. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as president of the Board of Inspection and Survey.
KNOTT, George ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-99, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
KNOWLES, George W. ... C. Q. M.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a pilot in a seaplane stationed at Porto Corsini, Italy. Showed marked courage and exceptional flying ability, and took part in raids over enemy territory under fire.
KNOX, D. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the staff of the commander of the United States Naval forces operating in European waters.
KNOX, F. M ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Perkins, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys, troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against ail forms of enemy naval activities.
KOEHLER, Hugo ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession for duty in connection with preparation of sub. chasers for duty in the war zone and subsequently their operation in the Irish Sea and off the coast of Ireland.
KOESTER, O. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as
assistant to the Bureau of Steam Engineering, having under his immediate direction much of the tremendously expanded business of the bureau and specifically the supervision of repairs to the machinery of German ships. In addition to the above he had charge of extensive works of construction and expansion of supply plants to adapt them for naval use, and was in charge of the bureau organization for taking over all merchant ships, patrol vessels, etc., and for the equipment thereof.
KURTZ, Thomas R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as operations aid, United States naval forces in France.
LABELLE, Gregoire F. J. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession, as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-209, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines, and later in the difficult and dangerous work of removing the North Sea Mine Barrage and destroying drifting mines.
LACKEY, H. E .... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a position of great responsibility in charge of the naval ordnance proving ground and powder factory, in handling and testing the great amount of ordnance material with which that station was called upon to deal, so rapidly as to maintain a constant flow of absolutely necessary material to the service.
LAKE, G. E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Machias. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting troops and cargo ships through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines.
LALLY, W. F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-191, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
LAMBERTON, Roy F. ... Cox.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Truxton to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
LAND, E. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in connection with the design and construction of submarines and for work in war zone.
LANDENBERGER, George B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Indiana, in the Atlantic Fleet.
LANE, G. H. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-861, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
LANG, E. K. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. McCall, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, und in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
LANGNER, Frederick
W. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Jonancy, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On August 7, 1917, in convoy, escorting the French cruiser Duvetit Thouars, was torpedoed and sunk. The Jonancy was astern of the cruiser, and a few moments later sighted the conning tower of the submarine, and fired two shots, the first of which was reported us a hit. The submarine disappeared. Later the ship picked up a boat from the cruiser with twenty survivors.
LANING, Harris ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in charge of the detail
of officers of the Navy, and later as Assistant Chief of Bureau of Navigation, in which position he rendered extremely valuable service in working out successfully the great problem of providing and assigning 3,000 new officers of all grades and corps.
LANNON, James P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S. S. Nashville, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting mercantile convoys in the Mediterranean Sea through waters infested with enemy submarines.
LARIMER, E. B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. New Orleans, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mince.
LaROCHE, F. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sultana and the U. S. S. Fluster, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
LASSING, W. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Tucker, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
LATIMER, J. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Rhode Island, in the Atlantic Fleet.
LAVENDER, Robert A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of the Seaplane NC-3, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
LAW, G. B. ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
LAWLER, Robert J. ... Lieut. (M. C.)
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as regimental surgeon acting with the American Expeditionary Forces in France in the attack on St. Mihiel, September 12 to 16, 1918; cost of Rheims, October 1 to 9, 1918; and in the attack in the Argonne, November 1 to 11, 1918. Upon all of these occasions he displayed courage, zeal and devotion to duty of the highest order, and manifested a total disregard of personal danger, visiting the battalion aid stations under fire, and supervising and assisting in the work of evacuation of the wounded.
LAWRENCE, A. N. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator operating with the United States and British air forces in the war zone: took part in many raids over the enemy's lines.
LAWS, G. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as head of department of seamanship, U. S. Naval Academy, and later as commanding officer U. S. S. Michigan, in the Atlantic Fleet.
LAWTON, Sanford ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-351. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
LAYTON, Lester K. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines in action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918. Did cool and effective work in caring for wounded under heavy fire in the open and without adequate shelter.
LEAHY, L. R. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Noma in au encounter with an enemy submarine on the night of the 28th of November, 1917, in which the submarine was driven off and the convoy of storeships under escort of the Noma saved from damage and possible destruction.
LEAHY, W. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Princess Matoika, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
LEAHY, C. F. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of a fire on the U. S. S. Charlton Hall on July 20, 1918, in entering the burning hold at the risk of his life in an attempt to save the ship.
Le BAS, Harry E. ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended must have perished in the wreckage.
LEBRETON, D. McD. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Aylwin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
Le CONTE, R. G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in the organization of Naval Base Hospital Unit S. Lieutenant Commander Le Comte volunteered for service nt the front at critical periods and performed very valuable surgical work for the wounded on the occasions of the battle at Chateau Thierry, Belleau Wood, and Pierre Fonds.
LEE, Benjamin ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator operating with the U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service, engaged in patrolling the waters of the war zone, escorting and protecting troop and cargo ships and operating against enemy submarines.
LEE, L. H. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator operating with the U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service, engaged in patrolling the waters of the war zone, escorting and protecting troop and cargo ships and operating against enemy submarines.
LEE, Oscar H.
... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
LEE, Walter Francis ... M. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith, who voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she hud been torpedoed and remained there five days steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.
LEE, W. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Porter and the U. S. S. McKee engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
LEECK, Walter Arthur ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge
after she had been torpedoed and remained there five days steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles,
LEHAN, R. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession as an aviator, engaged in patrolling over enemy submarines in October, 1918.
LEONHARDT, Eugene F ... G. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Leonhardt, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulk-heads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
LEOVY, George J. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-95, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
LEUTRITZ, Gustav A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Finch, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
LEWIS, S. J. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to the 6th Marines. During the heavy gas shell bombardment on October 4, 1918, he continued dressing wounded brought to the battalion aid station, unmindful of personal danger. When several men were wounded during heavy bombardment he went on to the field and administered first aid and carried the wounded back on stretchers.
LEWIS, S. S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Patterson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
LIBBY, Charles J. ... Blmkr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision between the U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Libby was thrown into the water where he found himself near two other men, both of whom were in a dazed condition. Having succeeded in securing two life preservers, he fastened these around the waists of the other men, and refused to be picked up by the Kimberley until both of the disabled men had been taken on board.
LINCOLN, G. S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Powhatan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
LIND, W. L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. President Lincoln, in so efficiently organizing, instructing, and drilling the crew of that vessel so that everything possible was done to save the ship after she was torpedoed on May 31, 1918.
LINDBERG, John C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Falcon, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
LINDHOLM, William ... Cox.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crews of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of the men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire, the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who but for the help so promptly and heroically extended must have perished in the wreckage.
LINN, W. S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-127, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
LITCHFIELD, J. R., (Deceased) ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to the Seventy-fourth Company, Sixth Regiment United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 16, 1918. Litchfield displayed exceptional bravery in giving first aid to the wounded under shell fire. He was killed talcing a wounded soldier out of the trench to the rear.
LITTLE, C. G, ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and convoy flights, in the war zone, in which operations he did exceptional work, pushing his flights to the limits of physical and material endurance.
LITTLE, Leon M. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Joseph Cudahy, and in encounters with enemy submarines. On November 17th, 1917, a periscope was sighted and the ship fired nine shots, when the submarine disappeared, again reappeared, when six more shots were fired, and it finally disappeared. On November 21, 1917, at night, sighted a submarine close aboard, attempted to ram and fired three shots, when gun jammed. The submarine then disappeared.
LITTLEFIELD, W. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Hancock and the U. S. S. Charleston, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
LITTON, G. R. ... Cptr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision between the U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was cut in two and act on fire. Carpenter Litton, of the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted men, threw overboard a large quantity of 4-inch ammunition which was on deck only a few feet from a blazing oil tank, and this while the ammunition near them was already exploding. This heroic action saved the ship from complete destruction and made it possible for her to proceed to port under her own steam in spite of the loss of her bow.
LOCY, Francis E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious conduct and devotion to duty as Battalion Surgeon 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines. In the early part of June 1918, during the attacks of his battalion against enemy machine gun nests in the Bois do Belleau, he operated a dressing station in a culvert under the highway no located as to receive almost constant fire from the enemy batteries.
LOGAN, G. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ammen and U. S. S. Stribling, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
LOGAN, James J ... M. M., 1c,
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Victor. On the occasion of an explosion in a motor crank case and resulting fire in the engine room at sea, on February 10, 1918, which became very dangerous on account of the proximity of the main gasoline tank, Logan, accompanied by the commanding officer, went into the engine room repeatedly, were much burned, but by use of the fire extinguishers succeeded in putting out the fire and saving the ship.
LOGAN, Marion Booth ... C. Q. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she had hern torpedoed and remained there five days steering the damaged vessel by hand. Duo to heroic conduct, the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.
LOHRKE, J. L. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-40, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
LOOMIS, Daniel David ... B. M. ,2c.
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Fanning. Was bridge lookout on Nov. 17, 1917. when the Fanning encaged and captured the German Submarine O-58. Exhibited remarkable alertness, initiative and ability as a lookout, in sighting and reporting the periscope, only a small port of which was visible.
LOOMIS, Ralph L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
LOVETT, R. A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in connection with the organization of the northern bombing group, and for active and daring raids over the enemy line in Belgium against submarine bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge, and for raids made in co-operation with the allied armies during the retirement of the enemy on the Belgian front during October and November, 1918.
LUBY, J. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Matsonia and the U. S. S. South Dakota, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
LUDLOW, G. H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as pilot of a chasse plane on August 21, 1918, in a patrol for dropping propaganda on Pola. And in an attack on a superior force of land planes.
LUFKIN, Hall Nathaniel ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to the 6th Marines. Without regard for his own safety Lufkin worked untiringly in rendering first aid to the wounded, under extremely heavy shell fire, exposing themselves to fire on the battlefield to carry wounded men on stretchers to a place of safety.
LUPTON, R. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-181, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
LUTOMSKI, Stanley Frank ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed on September 5, 1913.
LYNCH, F. R. V. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic sendee as a member of the U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service. Engaged in patrolling the waters of the war zone, escorting and protecting troop and cargo ships, and operating against enemy submarines.
LYNCH, Roscoe, (Deceased) ... Eng., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Ticonderoga in action with a German Submarine. September 30, 1918. When that vessel was torpedoed, he remained below and performed duty in the engine room after the engineer officer on watch had deserted his post And gone on deck. Lynch thereby lost his life.
LYONS, Charles J. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, when that vessel was torpedoed on September 5, 1918. Went to his station on the main deck to assist with collision mats, and under instructions went to the forecastle to clear the dip rope. He went over the side in a bowline and succeeded under dangerous conditions.
LYONS, David ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Benham, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, und in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
LYONS, Frank ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Prometheus, in the train of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet and in command of target practice base.
MACARTHUR, Arthur ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Chattanooga, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MACCORMACK, E. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-47, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MACDOUGALL, W. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Tacoma, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MACFARLANE, Fred H. C. ....Ch. M. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He with others sot a splendid example of efficiency, coolness and indifference to danger, remaining at his post in the engine room, although water wag knee deep and he had every reason to believe the ship was sinking.
MACK, Cornelius H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty with the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines. In the action at the Bois de Belleau, on June 12, 1918, when his dreasing station was subjected to a heavy gas bombardment, he remained on duty and carried on the evacuation of wounded, refusing to leave until all wounded and hospital corpsmen had been removed to a place of safety; as a result he was severely gassed. In the action at Vierzy, on July 10, 1918, he accompanied the advanced and was exposed for fifteen hours to the fire of machine guns and artillery, performing his duties with marked coolness and precision.
MACKENZIE, John ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. By his extraordinary heroism, MacKenzie, member of the crew of the Remlik, prevented a serious accident to the ship in holding a depth charge until it could again be secured.
MACLEISCH, Kenneth, (Deceased) ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a pilot attached to the U. S. naval aviation force in the war zone. Took part in operations against the enemy forces on land and was shot down and killed in the drive in Flanders during October, 1918.
MACNAIR, James D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in the operations against the enemy from June 6 to June 14, 1918, in performing his services in daily risk of death from enemy fire, when his labors in locating and burying the dead and in giving comfort to the wounded were given with fidelity to duty under all conditions.
MADISON, Z. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Susquehanna and the U. S. S. Des Moines, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MAENNALE, F. W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Arcturus, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines,
MAGRUDER, Cary W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer, U. S. S. Preston and later the U. S. S. Lonsdale, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MAGUIRE, W. A. (Chaplain) ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as an officer in a boat sent out from the U. S. S. Christobel to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Christabel’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically given, must have perished in the wreckage.
MALONE, M. J. ... Cox.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crows of the Stewart's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
MANGOLD, Merton Henry ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to the Sixth Marines. Mangold displayed heroic action in rescuing the wounded during shell fire. On July 19, 1918, he was wounded during a shell explosion.
MANLEY, G. C. ... Ph. M., 2c.
'U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
MANLY, M. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For extinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sterrett and the U. S. S. Duncan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoy's of troops and supplies through these waters, and w offensive and defensive action, vigorously' and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MANN, J. R., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service as a commanding officer of the A. S. C. N-4 engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic coast.
MANNING, James Eugene ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service while attached to the First Battalion Sixth Marines: In the action against the enemy near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918, while attending to a wounded man the dressing station was hit with a shell and the patient was wounded in two more places. Shown ng great devotion, dressed the new wounds, and while doing so was struck in the back and knocked down by the explosion of another shell striking the aid station. He refused to leave his post until he had finished dressing the wounded man and had removed him from the aid station, which was completely gutted a minute later by another shell. During the entire action Hospital Apprentice Manning was conspicuous for his courage and promptness in the care of the wounded.
MARCIO, Joseph ... S. C., 1c.
U. S. N. Member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith. On December 17, 1917, during the worst gale of its kind for eight years, Marcio jumped overboard and saved a shipmate who had been washed overboard.
MARCUS, Arnold ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptional and distinguished service in the line of his profession, on duty on submarine, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MARKS, John H. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines in action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918. Labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night, in dressing the wounded in the field, in the open and under inadequate shelter.
MARRAY, Denis ... Cox.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Marray, with other members of the crew was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and loss experienced members of the crew.
MARTIN, Carl C. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service ns member of the crew of the U. S. S. William Rockefeller when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Martin remained at his station as pointer until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned.
MARTIN, Charley Francis ... C. Q. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard on the S. S. Atlantic Sun. Very prompt action was taken by him and the men under his command when this vessel was torpedoed amidship. It appears that the guns were used as long as they
could he until list of the ship interfered with them so that they became useless. The vessel tank rapidly, and the armed guard commander was last to leave the ship.
MARTIN, Hal Eugene ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to the First Battalion, Sixth Marines; at Mont Blanc, on October 5. 1918, he rushed into a barrage and rescued a wounded man who had been dropped there when the stretcher bearers were wounded. During the entire action from October 3 to 10, this man was at all times ready to dash out and care for the wounded. After the operations it was necessary to evacuate him with a high fever. His untiring efforts and personal bravery saved many lives and was an inspiration to the men.
MARTIN, Ralph ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commanding officer of the U. S. S. Remlik, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MARTIN, W. A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-340. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MARVELL, George R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility na commanding officer b. S. S. Louisiana.
MARVILLE, P. L., (Deceased) ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 10, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were railed for from the Seneca. he was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
MASON, Morrill C.
... E., 2c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism in an attempt to save the coal-laden
steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca to go on board the Wellington and attempt to save her. Mason, with seventeen other men volunteered, although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours, but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
MATHEWS, Stephen J. ... Sea.
U. S. N. During an explosion of a gasoline tank in a motor boat belonging to the Air Station at Arcachon, Gironde, France, Mathews was severely burned but went immediately to the rescue of an Army sergeant who had been rendered unconscious and saved him from drowning.
MATHIS, Frank M. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
MAUK, Benjamin J. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Bobolink, engaged in mine sweeping in the North Sea, when, after an explosion of a dragged mine, a man was blown overboard. Mauk went overboard and succeeded in rescuing and bringing him on board under difficult conditions.
MAURY, S. P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. K-1 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers, and mines protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MAXFIELD, L. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the fall of a French dirigible in which he was acting as direction pilot. Two enlisted men in the nose of the dirigible went overboard when it struck the water. Being encumbered by their fur-lined suits and boots, both men called for help, and Commander Maxfield jumped overboard and went to their assistance. The dirigible drifted away and he had much difficulty in keeping them up, but succeeded in doing so until help arrived.
MAXWELL, David M. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front in going out into the open to the aid of the wounded under heavy machine and artillery fire, in the performance of which heroic service he was killed.
MAXWELL, T. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-207 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war tone and operating against enemy submarines.
MAY, Christie M. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee and devotion to duty as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. City of Wilmington. On April 13, 1917, when that ship caught fire in mid-ocean and had to be abandoned in u heavy fog, a steamer's good whistle was heard. In order to attract attention, the Commander of the guard, with gun’s crews returned on board while the ship was burning and ammunition exploding aft, and fired minute guns until a ship answered, and finally picked up the boats.
MAYER, Frederick J. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Flamingo engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MAYES, Frederick T. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Thrush engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MCARTHUR, R. E. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. Commended for meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on February 21. 1918. McArthur, a member of the engine-room force, was in the fireroom three minutes after the accident, which was flooded with escaping steam, and had the fires pulled.
MCBRIDE, L. B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility on the staff of commander U. S. naval forces in European waters, and as United States representative on interallied conference for the protection of ships.
MCCABE, George C. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Reid, and one of the working party sent on board the Covington, which had been torpedoed. While assisting in salvage work, showed great courage and devotion to duty just before she was abandoned and while in a sinking condition with her lower rail awash.
MC CABE, Harold E. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
MC CANDLESS, Byron ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Caldwell, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MC CANDLISH, B. V. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Davis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops
and supplies through these waters, and in offensive nnd defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MC CANN, John Erwin ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S Cassin, on October 17, 1917. McCann, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulk-heads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
MC CANNA, Edward M ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the (J. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two nnd Bet on fire. he refused to leave his post in the fireroom although the water was rising rapidly and he had reason to believe that the ship was sinking.
MC CARGO, William T. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-164, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MC CAULEY, Edward., Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. George Washington engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MC CAULEY, George S. ... D. M., 2c
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the boat's crow of the U. S. S. Wanderer at the time of the burning of the Florence H. Macauley went among the burning wreckage and exploding ammunition at great risk to rescue men who had been thrown into the water.
MC CAUSLAND, Edward Norton C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard on the S. S. Rochester, for his very prompt action when a submarine was sighted on November 21, 1917. It is believed that this prompt action prevented an attack on the vessel at that time. Later at night the vessel was torpedoed and sunk. The evidence shows that the armed guard acted in a very satisfactory manner.
MC CLARAN, John W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in entering the after magazine of the U. S. S. Cassin to determine conditions there, when smoke was found to be pouring out of the handling room, after the explosion on the Cassin, following the torpedoing of that ship, on October 15, 1917.
MC CLOY, John ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Curlew, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the forth Sea of mines.
MC CLUEN, Elmer J. ... Lieut. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. C-92, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MC CLURE, H. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commanding officer of the U. S. S. Decatur, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting troop and cargo ships through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines.
MC CORMACK, A. A., (Deceased) ... Lieut. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession as a pilot of airplanes serving with the U. S. naval aviation forces in Europe and with the Royal Air Force. Took part in raids over enemy lines and was killed in making a forced landing from one of these raids.
MC COWN, Henry Y. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Thomas Buckley, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MC CHARY, F. R. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service as commanding officer of U. S. naval aviation detachment in Ireland.
MC CREADY, G. H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-208, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MCCULLOCH, David H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as a member of
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the crew of the seaplane NC-3. which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
MC CULLOUGH, Frank E. ... Capt. (M. C.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as fleet surgeon on the staff of commander U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
MC CULLOUGH, Robert ... Ens.
For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-78, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MC DONALD, Frederick J. ... G. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Downes. While that vessel was scouting off the West Coast of Ireland in a heavy gale on October 7, 1918, a sea broke on the stern spreading the depth charge tracks and dislodged a number of depth charges which became a menace to the ship. This man, with an officer and other enlisted men, at once undertook to secure the bombs, at great personal risk to themselves as the seas wore breaking over the stern, and finally succeeded.
MC DONALD, John D. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the navy yards, New York, N. Y.
MC DONNELL, E. O. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service as a pilot attached to U. S. naval aviation forces abroad. Took an important and valuable part in organizing U. S. northern bombing group. Made several extremely hazardous flights over the Alps in machines which were known to be structurally imperfect.
MC DOWELL, C. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as aide and force electrical officer on the staff of commander submarine force, Atlantic Fleet.
MC ELROY, George W. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Inspector of Machinery of vessels building at the works of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co., at Quincy and Squantum, Mass., and boiler plant at Providence, R. I., also of vessels building by George Lawley & Co., South Boston, Mass.
MC GLASSON, A. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer, U. S. S. Hinton and a division of mine sweepers engaged in the important, difficult, and hazardous duty of mine swooping on the coast of France.
MC GUIRE, Lee W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., in developing a convalescent influenza-pneumonia serum, which has proved of very great value in reducing mortality from 38 to 4 per cent, and for general service at the hospital.
MC GUNIGAL, Patrick ... S. F., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Huntington, when that vessel arrived in the War Zone on September 17, 1917, Lieut. Hoyt was sent up as an observer in a captive balloon from the vessel in squalls and bad weather. As a result, the balloon became unstable and was finally dashed into the water submerging the basket. McGunigal, wont overboard fully clothed and succeeded in rescuing Lieut. Hoyt from the wreckage under difficult and dangerous conditions.
MC HUGH, George E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Pelican engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MC ILWAINE, A. G. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage Hnrl a high spirit of duty.
MC KEAN, John R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Cormorant, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MC KEE, Howard A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-37, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MC KENNEY, Leroy M ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front in administering first aid to wounded men under continual shell and machine-gun fire.
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MC KINLEY, Andrew ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith, which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she had been torpedoed, and remained there five days, steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.
MC KINNON, T. N. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of land planes attached to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations co-operating with the Allied Annies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine buses, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
MC KITTRICK, Harold V. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession aa commanding officer of the U. S. S. Burrows, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted, against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MC LEA, W. D. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. Commended for heroic action in entering compartment full of steam after two unsuccessful attempts. McLea acted on his own initiative, used excellent judgment and displayed evidence of self-forgetfulness and indifference to danger.
MC LEAN, Ridley ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer, u. S. S. New Hampshire, and as chief of staff of the commander of Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.
MC LENDON, P. A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3-1, 1918. During heavy action, Lieutenant McLendon continually pushed his dressing station to more advantageous positions; although in great danger because of a severe shelling, Lieutenant McLendon dressed his patients in an exposed position, using his dugout for the seriously wounded.
MC NAIR, F. V., Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Winslow and the U. S. S. Woolsey, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MC NAIR, L. N. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession aa commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ericsson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MC NAMARA, J. F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a member of the U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service. Engaged in patrolling the waters of the war zone, escorting and protecting troop and cargo ships, and operating against enemy submarines.
MC KAMEE, Luke ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving with the chief of naval operations as a member of his advisory staff in Paris, France, preliminary to the armistice and during the deliberations incident to the preparation of the naval terms of peace with Germany.
MC NEELY, R. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ohio in the Atlantic Fleet.
MC PHERSON, Kenneth A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-38, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MC WHORTER, E. D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U. S. submarine K-5 and of Submarine Division 4, making a voyage from the United States port to Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands, in very bad weather. Subsequently, as a division commander, he brought five submarines from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic. Later he
took the Alert and three submarines to Ponta Delgada, and from that port returned to Bermuda with these submarines, picked up a fourth submarine, and proceeded to San Pedro on the Pacific coast. The above constitutes a very unusual record of deep-sea voyages in winter weather with small submarines.
MEDKIRK, F. T. ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front during attack on Vierzy, France, on July 18, 1918, when voluntarily and of his own initiative, in association with two other pharmacist mates, he organized and established advanced aid posts following closely upon the first wave of the attacking troops and evacuated wounded rapidly and successfully under most harassing conditions.
MEIER, Edward ... W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in charge of fireroom of the Jacob Jones, on May 17, 1917. when port of No. 1 blower worked loose and wrecked the fittings of the fireroom. With great risk and under adverse conditions Meier succeeded in closing both fuel-oil valves to the burner lines.
MENTCH, William A. ... C. Q. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Pitta, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On September 17, 1917, sighted an enemy submarine and fired three shots. The submarine submerged and reappeared several times before finally disappearing.
MENTZ, George F. ... Lieut. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-207, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MERRILL, R. T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us supervisor Naval Auxiliary Reserve and Naval Overseas Transportation Service.
MESSIER, H. J. ... Btswn.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in volunteering to go on board the torpedoed British steamer Huntscliffe, on October 17, 1918, in the hope of saving that vessel, and remaining on board and continuing efforts at salvage until it became necessary to abandon the ship.
METCALF, Martin K .... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. O'Brien, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity; and particularly for good seamanship displayed on the occasion of the rescue of the Captain and part of the crew of the Vandalia, following the torpedoing of that vessel.
MEYER, Frederick ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Teal, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
MEYER, R. D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-255, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MEYERS, George J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Michigan, in the Atlantic Fleet.
MICHAEL, H. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Coyningham, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
MICHAEL, William H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the morning of June 6, 1918, in displaying unusual courage under heavy shell fire, when he established a dressing station in the open, exposed to both shell and machine-gun fire. Under these conditions he worked for several hours evacuating a large number of men from the Fifth Regiment, then attacking in the Bois de Belleau. These services wore performed regardless of personal consequences.
MILLER, Alfred L. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Sampson. On November 7, 1918, while that vessel was in a bad storm off the coast of Ireland,
the depth charge track spread. One charge worked loose, and there was danger that it would cause serious damage. Miller, in spite of the extreme danger of being washed overboard, went out on the fan-tail to determine the situation. He reported to an officer, who, with him and two other enlisted men, succeeded in securing ono depth charge under the most dangerous conditions.
MILLER, Carey F., (Deceased) ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving in the Naval Base Hospital at Hampton Roads. During an epidemic of influenza he worked day and night amongst the patients until stricken with the disease as a result of which he lost his life.
MILLER, C. R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cleveland and the U. S. S. Von Steuben, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MILLER, Hans O. L. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Miller, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crow.
MILLER. W. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Balch, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, ill escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MILLS, Schuyler ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service in command of the U. S. S. AL-10, on patrol duty in the war zone.
MIMMS, Sam, Jr. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. William Rockefeller when that shin was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Mimms remained at his station until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. He went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to see that ammunition was sent to the guns.
MITCHELL, W. G. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mallory, engaged in the important, oxacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MITSCHER, Marc A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of the Seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
MOCK, Benjamin J. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the Bobolink. While engaged in mine-sweeping operations in the North Sea barrage. Mock jumped overboard and rescued and saved the life of a boatswain, in spite of the climate, temperature and exposure.
MOFFATT, A. W. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-143, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MOFFITT, W. J. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on February 21, 1918. Moffitt, a member of the engine-room force, with others, was in the fireroom three minutes after the accident occurred, which was flooded with escaping steam, and had the fires pulled.
MOLL, Joseph J. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front in dressing wounded under a terrific shell and machine-gun fire until he was severely wounded.
MOLLOY, Thomas M. ... 1st Lieut.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer, U. S. S. Rambler, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MOODY, Roscoe C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Head of the Department of Mathematics at the U. S. Naval Academy, and later as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Maine in the Atlantic Fleet.
MOORE, Clarence C. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Shaw, when that vessel collided with H. M. S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, and the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Moore was in the severed bow and making his way aft. When about to get clear himself, he gave up his immediate chance and returned to the fore part of the forecastle to see if all the men had gotten out. He satisfied himself of this, then mode his way aft to the deck. The bow capsized immediately afterward.
MOORE, C. J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Downes, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
MOORE, Lloyd R. ... Btswn.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of the Seaplane NC-3, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
MOORHEAD, John R. ... G. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. William Rockefeller when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Moorhead remained nt his station until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. he went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to see that ammunition was sent to the guns.
MORGAN, D. P. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
MORING, Travis S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism during the operations in the Champagne sector, from October 2 to 11, 1918, Lieutenant Moring worked tirelessly in a first-aid station within a few hundred meters of the front line without cover. Not only was he constantly exposed to heavy shell fire and the bombing of low-flying aeroplanes, but he went without food and sleep until he reached a point of utter exhaustion. He underwent all the dangers to which line officers were subjected, and in addition to this his work was carried on under infinitely more trying conditions. His cheerful acceptance of all situations, his resoluteness and devotion to duty, arc a tribute to the gallant conduct of this officer.
MORO, Charles L. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Tidewater, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine on March 17, 1918, at night. The submarine was sighted close aboard, and an unsuccessful attempt to ram it was made. Three shots were fired as the submarine submerged. The second shot reported as a hit.
MORRIL, C. Mason ... El., 2c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 10, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
MORRIS, Paul E. ... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
MORRIS, Robert ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Siboney and the U. S. S.
Lenape, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MORSE, G. P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-227, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MORSE, J. P. ... Lt. (J. G.),
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-148, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
MORTON, J. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Kentucky in the Atlantic Fleet.
MOSELEY, G. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an air pilot operating with the United States, British and French aviation forces. Took part in many raids over the enemy lines.
MOSES, Radford ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in organizing, equipping and securing personnel and establishing the Repair Base for torpedoes at Queenstown, Ireland, which maintained in operating condition torpedoes for all destroyers in European Waters.
MUELLER, L. C. ... Lieut.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Emmeline, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MUELLER, Robert ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving as surgeon of 2nd Battalion 6th Regiment of Marines during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, November 1, 1918 to November 11, 1918. Advanced with leading elements of his battalion exposed to machine-gun fire and barrages; entered areas under heavy bombardment to go personally to the aid of wounded.
MULLER, Ekard ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont Ridge, October 6 to 11, 1918, with 3rd Battalion, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines. In the face of intense artillery and machine-gun fire, established an advanced dressing station and dressed and evacuated the wounded showing at all times utter disregard for personal danger.
MULLER, F. L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and gallant service as an officer of the U. S. S. Ticonderoga on the occasion of the engagement of that vessel with a submarine September 30, 1918.
MULLER, Frederick ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Hubbard, engaged in the important, difficult and hazardous duty of mine sweeping on the coast of France.
MULLIGAN, Arthur I. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. William Rockefeller when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Mulligan remained at his station until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. He went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to see that ammunition was sent to the guns.
MULTANEN, Emil H. ... El., 3c.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic services as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front from June to November, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft.
MUNDY. J. H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-92, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war tone and operating against enemy submarines.
MUNTER, W. H. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ossippel, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MURDOCK, J. P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Powhatan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
MURPHY, Joseph A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as assistant to the Chief Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
MURPHY. J. V. ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and meritorious service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed on September 5, 1918.
MURPHY, Lillian M., (Deceased) .... Nurse
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving at the Naval Base Hospital, Hampton Roads, Va. During the epidemic of influenza, worked day and night among the patients until stricken with the disease, as a result of which she lost her life.
MURPHY, William Joseph ... C. E.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Murphy, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
MURRAY, C. D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an air pilot operating with United States and British forces. Took part in raids over enemy lines in co-operation with British Squadron No. 214.
MURRAY, Charles P. ... E., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic sendees as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front from June to November, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft.
MUSIC, Wallace F. ... Eng., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Ticonderoga in action with a German Submarine, September 30, 1918. When that vessel was torpedoed, he performed extra duty in the engine room, after the engineer officer on watch had abandoned his post.
MYERS, J. R. ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties and for the courage and zeal displayed in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
NASH, Malcolm P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty when commanding the U. S. S. Ophir, while at sea on November 10, 1918, a fire started on the vessel, which was loaded with gasoline and other inflammable and explosive materials. The vessel returned to Gibraltar for assistance. Explosions occurred in the holds and the fire tugs refused to remain alongside. The vessel's own fire apparatus was put out of service by the fire, and the crew was ordered to abandon the vessel. The captain remained on board and when a tug came to rescue him, he secured the line, and refused to abandon the vessel until, with the assistance of some of his officers and men who returned aboard, the magazine had been flooded with hose from the tug, and ready 6-inch ammunition thrown overboard, the vessel then being a mass of flames. Later he assisted in salvaging the Ophir, which was restored to service.
NEAL, Albert A. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving in the French Unit of the U. S. Naval Aviation Forces as observer. On August 11, 1918, took part with an officer in successfully bombing an enemy submarine off Dunkirk. It is believed the submarine was destroyed.
NEAL, George F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cummings, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensives action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
NEARGARDT, Henry A. L. ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. Recommended for heroic and excellent behavior, coolness, skill, and bravery under gun fire of a German submarine when the George G. Henry was attacked September 29, 1918.
NELSON, Daniel W. ... Lieut,
U.S.N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-164, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
NELSON, F. H. ... Btswn.
U. S. N. H. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-352, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
NEVINS, James J., (Deceased) ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism ns n member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
NEWBERRY, Carl S., (Deceased) ... Cox.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
NEWHALL, Thomas ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in assistance to the commandant of the fourth naval district in business matters pertaining to the acquisition of land, etc. Later he was sent to England on special duty in connection with the mine barrage. after which he served as assistant chief of stan of commandant, fourth naval district.
NEWTON, John H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Patterson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
NICHOLS. N. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Winslow and the U. S. S. Stringham, engaged in the important. exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against nil forms of enemy naval activity.
NIELSON, Charlie M. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties and for the courage and seal displayed in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
NISBETT, J. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
NOBLE, F. M. ... M. A. A.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T. N. T. from the danger zone when it was not known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
NORDQUIST, E. E. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee in command of the armed guard on the S. S. Chincha. For prompt action in returning the fire of an enemy submarine which opened fire at a range of 6,000 yards and fired 30 shots at Chincha. The Chincha fired eight shots and caused the submarine to submerge.
NOYES, Leigh ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as flag secretary and fleet communication officer of the Atlantic Fleet.
NULTON, L. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of midshipmen, U. S. Naval Academy, and later as commanding officer U. S. S. Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic Fleet.
NUTTALL, John Robert ... Cox.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith, which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she had been torpedoed and remained there five days steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.
OATES, E. T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Stewart, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
O’BRIEN, Robert C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Mallard, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
O’BRIEN, William F. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard on U. S. A. T. C. Lucia when it was torpedoed on October 17, 1918. The crew was capable and dependable under critical conditions. O'Brien, with his men, remained on duty 21 hours after the ship was struck, talking no time off for sleep and only a few moments for food, which was brought to their station.
O’CONNOR, C. J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service as a pilot of seaplanes making flights for patrolling the sea and bombing enemy coasts, showing at all times a high spirit of courage and of duty.
O’DOHERTY, James Patrick ... Eng., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
OEHL, Alfred H. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Oehl, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
O’GORMAN, M. E., (Deceased) ... Yeo., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic services as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front, from June to November, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft.
OHRLEIN, Anthony ... Sea.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running aud it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
OLD, E. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Solace, in the train of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
OLIVER, James H. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Governor of the Virgin Islands during the war.
OLSEN, Frederick H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-178, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
OLSEN, Norman ... Q. M. 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the
harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
OMAN, C. M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer in command of Navy Base Hospital No. 1.
OMAN, J. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the Leviathan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
OPPERUD, Edward ... Cox.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee as member of the gun crew of the City Of Wilmington, which was destroyed by fire on April 13, 1918. Opperud was commended for the faithful, efficient, and courageous performance of his duties.
OSBORN, James C. ... Cox.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the snip was torpedoed, she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers worn called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although them was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
OSTERHOUSE, Harry ... C. T. C.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the armed guard of the steamship Petrolite, which was attacked by enemy submarine. Submarine came to surface and opened fire on. Armed guard did not have opportunity to open fire on submarine. Part of Petrolite's gun crew picked up by British ship and assisted in defense of English vessel, of which mention was made in dispatches of British Admiralty.
OSTERHAUS, Hugo ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while serving in the office of Naval Operations as Director of Naval Districts.
OSTERHAUS, H. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wheeling, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, and in escorting and protecting merchant vessels through these waters; and in particular, for an attack, in company with other escorting ships, upon an enemy submarine on May 17, 1918.
OTIS, J. S. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
OTT, W. A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-215 engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
OVERSTREET, L. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. DeKalb, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
OVESEN, M. M., (Deceased) ... W. T.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel hod been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
OWENS, C. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Princess Matoika, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
OWENS, Rufus W. ... C. D. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Owens, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing, tie set an example to the younger and less experienced members of tue crew.
PAGE, Schuyler C., Jr . ... E. 2c.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as an observer in airplanes in bombing raids over the North Sea in numerous patrol flights, and on two occasions, when enemy submarines were bombed.
PAGE, T. N. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-91, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
PALMER, C. N. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of land planes attached to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
PARDEE, Wilford ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in command of the armed guard of the steamship Westoil. Westoil was attacked by a submarine, torpedo fired and missed; the submarine opened fire, fire was returned by Westoil and after 15 rounds of ammunition fired the submarine submerged.
PARK, A. N. ... Lieut, (J. G.)
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in action southeast of St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. Chaplain Park, while in charge of the regimental burial detail, voluntarily exposed himself to heavy shell fire to assist two wounded mem to a place of safety, and calmly walked around among the men directing them to get under cover while remaining himself exposed.
PARKER, Austin ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he mode many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
PARKER, Jacob Stanley ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith, which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she had been torpedoed and remained there five days steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.
PARKER, R. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Winslow, the U. S. S. Luce and the U. S. S. Jarvis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
PARROT, G. F., (Deceased) ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee in the line of his profession on the U. S. S. Shaw, when that vessel was rammed by the steamship Aquitania. Lieutenant Parrot lost his life on that occasion.
PARSONS, A. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Chief of Bureau of Yards and Docks, and in charge of the Division of Design, which prepared the plans and specifications for all public works of the Navy.
PATTERSON, W. C., (Deceased) ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Ticonderoga in action with a German Submarine, September 30, 1918. When that vessel was torpedoed, he went below and took charge in the fire room and kept up steam after the regular fire room watch had deserted the fire room, and thereby lost his life.
PAYNE, Garrison ... Lieut., (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the lines of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-83, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
PEARSON, R. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as assistant to commander Sub. Chaser Detachment 1, and as hydrophone officer much of the success of the listening devices and the training of officers in their use is due to him.
PEDERSEN, Jorge A. ... Cox.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that- the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for four hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
PEDERSON, Olaf ... Cox.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence 77. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crew of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
PENCE, Harry L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession as acting executive officer of the U. S. S. Texas of the sixth division, battleship fleet operating in the war zone.
PENNINGTON, John D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Carola IV, and the Naval Barracks at Brest. Starting with nothing more than a mere building, he, by his individual efficiency and energy fitted out these barracks, which he commanded until the expiration of the war. The efficient administration of his command was one of the most important aids to the efficiency and contentment of the Naval Forces in France.
PEOPLES, C. J. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as assistant to the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.
PERKINS, F. M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as force engineer and later as secretary of cruises and transport force and temporarily as chief of staff.
PETERMAN, Walter G. ... Ch. Elect.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17th, 1917. Peterman, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
PETERSON, Axel ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Eurana, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On August 27, 1917, the submarine was sighted, the ship fired two shots, and the submarine disappeared. Later in the night, a submarine was sighted, but the ship escaped in the darkness without action.
PETTENGILL, G. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Wyoming of the sixth division, battleship fleet operating in the war zone.
PHELPS, W. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Leviathan and the U. S. S. Great Northern, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
PHILLIPS, Bennie C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. Swallow engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
PHILLIPS, C. H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-224, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
PICKING, Sherwood ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the U. S. S. C-10, making passage to the Azores and operating in European waters against enemy submarines.
PIERCEY, E. R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-271, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
PILKERTON, Alvin W. ... H. A. 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. S. Marines in action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918. Did cool and effective work in caring for wounded under heavy fire in the open and without adequate shelter.
PITT, C. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-206, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
PLACE, Edna E., (Deceased) ... Nurse
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty, while serving at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. During the epidemic of influenza, worked day and night among the patients until stricken with the disease, as a result of which she lost her life on September 28, 1918.
POLLOCK, E. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. George Washington. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
POOLE, Charlie C. ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Downes. While that vessel was scouting off the West Coast of Ireland, in a heavy gale on October 7, 1918, a sea broke on the stern, spreading the depth charge tracks and dislodging a number of depth charges which became a menace to the ship. This man with an officer and other enlisted men, at once undertook to secure the bombs, at great personal risk to themselves, as the seas were breaking over the stern, and finally succeeded.
POOLE, Leland C. ... Lieut., (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the lines of his profession while serving on the U. S. Submarine K-6 during a severe gale off Ponta Delgada, Azores, on February 1st, and 2nd, 1918; when that vessel was disabled and drifting on a Ice shore. Another vessel was attempting to pass tow lines to the K-6, the forecastle of which was continuously swept by heavy seas. Poole, at that time a Chief Gunner’s Mate, volunteered for duty and worked for six hours on the forecastle under the most exhausting and hazardous conditions, securing one line after another as they were successively carried away. This work was instrumental in saving the vessel from being wrecked.
POPE, R. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Surveyor engaged in convoy duty in the Mediterranean on May 15, 1918, when the Surveyor with the U. S. S. Wheeling and U. S. S. Venetia encountered a submarine and attacked with depth charges with the result that the submarine is believed to have been sunk.
PORTER, W. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Corsair, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
POTEET, F. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wainwright and the U. S. S. Dyer, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
POTTER, Steven, (Deceased) ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator attached to the
British Royal Air Force. This officer participated in a number of offensive patrols in the North Sea and on April 25, 1918, shot down and destroyed an enemy seaplane. He was himself shot down in flames in the North Sea on March 13, 1918.
POU, E. S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot on September 17 and October 26, 1918, in bombing operations against enemy submarines, on one of which occasions the submarine attacked was officially reported as having been destroyed. Later lost his life in a seaplane accident.
POWERS, F. D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-82, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
POWNALL, C. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Vedette, engaged in the important exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
POYER, John M., (Retired) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as governor of American Samoa, for wise and successful administration of his office and especially for the extraordinarily successful measures by which American Samoa was kept absolutely immune from the epidemic of influenza at a time when in the neighboring islands of the Samoan group more than 10,000 deaths occurred, and when the percentage of deaths throughout the Polynesian Islands as a group, is reported to have ranged from 30 to 40 per cent of the population.
PRATT, Lester L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in operating first-aid stations in the open in front of Marigny during heavy shell lire on June 3, 1918, and later during the attack on Bois de Belleau, on June 11, 1918, when his aid post and dug-out were demolished, the air laden with gas and he himself nearly blinded by a shrapnel cut on the left eye. In spite of these conditions he refused to leave his post until all the wounded including Germans, had been treated and evacuated. Also in Command of field hospitals with the Second Division, American Expeditionary Force in France, during active operation on the French Front.
PRATT, Malcolm L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on June 11, 1918, at eight o’clock, P. M., immediately after reporting at Regimental Aid Station he volunteered to re-establish an advanced uid station just demolished by shell-fire in Lucy le Bosage, whore medical assistance was imperatively needed. This he accomplished under heavy and continuous shell-fire, without regard to his personal safety, saving many lives. Also near Thiacourt, France, September 13. 1918, displayed devotion to duty by continuing to dress and evacuate the wounded under direct and continuous shell-fire.
PRESTON, C. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Northern Pacific, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
PRICE, H. B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Dixie and temporarily senior officer of the U. S. naval forces on the coast of Ireland.
PRIME, Wm. Heermance ... Sea.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington aftcr that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the hip was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
PRYOR, W. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the naval ammunition depot, St. Julians Creek. He had the task of providing and arming merchantmen and other auxiliaries and of supplying the main fleet of the Navy in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and vicinity. In addition to this he was charged with the work of the first mine-laying plant ever developed in this or any other country and with its operation. This work was conducted so efficiently that the bureau was
able to keep so many loaded mines available for overseas work that the North Sea barrage was planted without any delay due to lack of material.
PULESTON, W. D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Stringham, the U. S. S. Sigourney and the U. S. S. Cushing, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
PURDY, H. M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as pilot of an airplane acting in the war zone, and especially for the bombing of an enemy submarine on September 21, 1918, with the result that the submarine is believed to have been destroyed.
PURDY, Warren F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Wenonah, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
PURNELL, W. R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Lamson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
PYE, W. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally distinguished and valuable service on the staff of the commander in chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, in addition to excellent performance of his routine staff duties in preparing a series of orders for the conduct of battleship and fleet, based upon the best thought and experience of the United States fleet and British fleet during the late war.
RABY, J. J. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Albany engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and cargo ships through the area of submarine activity. Later in command of the U. S. S. Missouri in the Atlantic Fleet.
RAFFERTY, Albert W. ... Sea.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Shaw, when that vessel collided with H. M. S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, and the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Rafferty remained at the wheel until dragged overboard by the forward aerial. He was picked up in a dazed condition and coolly turned to work about the deck.
RAGUET, E. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in establishing and organizing the communication of the subchaser base in the Adriatic and as hunt commander on various occasions.
RANNEY, Lew D. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Navahoe, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On April 11, 1918, a submarine was sighted in the evening and three shots were fired at it by the ship, and one by the escorting patrol. The submarine submerged and disappeared.
RANSOM, P. C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer of the deck of the U. S. S. AL-2 upon the occasion of an encounter with an enemy submarine. Lieutenant Ransom was the first to sight the enemy and took prompt and correct action in heading direct for it.
READ, F. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-262, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
READ, O. M., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the U. S. S. O-9, making passage to the Azores and operating in European waters against enemy submarines.
READ, R. B. ... Lieut. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession when called upon to take command of the U. S. hydroplane base at Dunkirk after his chief had disappeared and maintaining this unit up to a high standard of activity and military efficiency.
REDDEN, W. R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., in developing a convalescent influenza-pneumonia serum, which has proven of very great value in reducing mortality from 38 to 4 per cent, and for general service at the hospital.
REED, A. B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Susquehanna, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
REESE, W. W. ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the armed guard of the U. S. S. George G. Henry; recommended for heroic and excellent behavior, coolness, skill, and bravery under gunfire of a German submarine when the George G. Henry was attacked September 29, 1918.
REEVES, J. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Maine, in the Atlantic Fleet.
REIFSNIDER, L. F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the U. S. S. O-5, making passage to the Azores and operating in European waters against enemy submarines.
REINBERG, Leroy ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Druid escorting mercantile convoys in the Mediterranean Sea in waters infested with enemy submarines.
REINICKE, F. G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Aylwin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and m offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
REINLEIN, Frank G. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona, to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
REISTER, Junius E. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines. Roister rendered highly commendable service in aiding the wounded, particularly at the Bois de Belleau on June 6, 1918, when the company to which he was attached was caught in a barrage. he stuck to lib post until all casualties were evacuated and volunteered his services to another company entering the line.
REITER, Joseph E. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Paulsboro, and in two engagements with enemy submarines. On February 25, 1918, at night, a torpedo was sighted, but. by quick manoeuvering, it missed the ship. Six shots were fired at the submarine, which thon disappeared. On March 1, 1918, a submarine was sighted, and un engagement followed, lasting fifty minutes. The ship was struck several times. Several shots from the ship struck close to the submarine, which then disappeared.
RENO, W. E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally distinguished service in the line of hb profession in command of the U. S. S. Chauncey in making the trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I., to Gibraltar, under very unfavorable weather conditions, the southwest monsoon being then at its height, and arriving in the Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness for immediate participation in the operations against enemy submarines in the Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.
REYNAUD, Claude F. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer of the deck of the U. S. S. Lydonia on the occasion of an encounter with a submarine, when by
his prompt and correct action the Lydonia, was enabled to attack with depth bombs and, in conjunction with H. M. S. Basilisk, to destroy the submarine.
RHOADES, Eugene S. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as member of the crew of seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful trans-Atlantic flight.
RICE, Emery ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mongolia, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
RICE, Estill L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the U. S. S. Nicholson. On October 16, 1917, when that vessel went to the rescue of the steamer J. L. Luckenbach, which had been attacked by gunfire from an enemy submarine, Dr. Rice went to the Luckenbach and remained on board to attend to a number of seriously wounded men. During the night, the Luckenbach separated from the convoy, and Dr. Rice, not only assisted and advised her Captain, but was materially responsible for the safe arrival of the vessel in port. Later he had charge of the Naval Dispensary near Bordeaux, France, where he organized and administered under most trying and difficult conditions, displaying exceptional ability far above the average.
RICE, J. L. ... Fire., 2c.
U. S. N. For meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on February 21, 1918. Rice, a member of the engine-room force, with others, was in the fireroom three minutes after the accident occurred, which was flooded with escaping steam, and had the fires pulled.
RICHARDSON. Holden C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of the seaplane NC-3. which made a long flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
RICHARDSON, T. P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-217, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
RICHARDSON, W. A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Barker, engaged in the exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
RICHMOND, Kenneth C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. Ensign Richmond served several months as commanding officer of a sub-chaser engaged in sinking mines in the North Sea. he was then detailed to duty on the staff of commander mine force as material officer. His performance of duty in this important work was most commendable.
RICKEY, William ... C. W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties, and for the courage and zeal displayed in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when this ship was torpedoed on September 6, 1918.
RIDDLE, William K. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Bridge, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
RIDGELEY, Randolph, Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G.. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Yamacraw and the U. S. S. Castine, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
RIEBE, H. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Christabel engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
RIEFKOHL, Frederick L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the U. S. S. Philadelphia, and in an engagement with an enemy
submarine. On August 2, 1917, a periscope was sighted, and then a torpedo, which passed under the stern of the ship. A shot was fired, which struck close to the submarine, which then disappeared.
RIIS, Sergius M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession attached to various vessels of the U. S. naval forces in northern Russia, acting naval attache to the American Embassy at Archangel.
RILEY, Edward C. ... Lieut., (J. G.)
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision between the U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was cut in two and sot on fire. Lieutenant (J. G.) Riley, of the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted men, threw overboard a large quantity of 4-inch ammunition which was on deck only a few feet from a blazing oil tank, and this while the ammunition near them was already exploding. This heroic action saved the ship from complete destruction and made it possible for her to proceed to port under her own steam in spite of the loss of her bow.
RILEY, Joseph ... C.G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Montanan. On August 15, 1917, two torpedoes were sighted and the vessel was manoeuvred so that they missed; a third torpedo, however struck the ship and exploded. The submarine was sighted. The explosion jammed the forward gun and the after gun could not be trained in the direction of the attack. The Commander of the Armed Guard secured confidential papers and finally jumped overboard. The Commander of the Armed Guard is considered to have handled the situation in a highly commendable manner.
RINGELMAN, G. A. ... Lieut., (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as an officer of the U. S. S. Ticonderoga during the engagement of that vessel with an enemy submarine, September 30, 1918.
ROACH, John ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. Mine Sweeper Patuxent. While sweeping the Northern Barrage on March 22, 1919, a lower level mine exploded directly underneath the ship, the shock of which was so great as to put out all the lights in the fire room and to loosen floor plates and throw them in the air. Roach, with two others. remained bravely at his post and continued the work of keeping up steam in spite of difficulties until broken lights had been replaced.
ROACH, P. F. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Manning and the U. S. S. Lydonia, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ROBBINS, T. H., Jr. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C -172, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
ROBBINS, Walter ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Robbins, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
ROBERTS, F. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as force gunnery and personnel officer on staff of commander, cruiser and transport force.
ROBERTS, Harold C. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving at the front with the U. S. marines on the night of June 7, 1918. He showed exceptional heroism by volunteering to cross an open field under heavy machine-gun fire to bring in the wounded who were calling for help.
ROBERTS, W. J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Plattsburg, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ROBERTSON, A. H. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as u member of the staff of commander cruise r and transport force, serving as force transport officer from March 1, 1918. to April 4, 1918; also liaison officer with the Army at the port of embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
ROBINETTE, E. B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as assistant naval
attaché stationed at Stockholm, Sweden, where he was able to establish a news service in Sweden for the benefit of the Allies, which all the representatives from other allied powers had been absolutely unable to accomplish.
ROBINSON, E. F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nero engaged in the important and hazardous duty of transporting coal from Cardiff to French ports through the zone infested by submarines and mines.
ROBINSON, F. M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Baltimore, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea.
ROBISON, J. K. ...
Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Huntington, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ROBISON, S. S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander submarine force, Atlantic Fleet, and general supervisor of all sub* marines in commission.
ROCK, George H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as construction officer of the navy yard, Now York, New York.
ROCKWELL, F. W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Winslow, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ROCKWELL, S. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of runny men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must huvo perished in the wreckage.
RODD, Herbert C. ... Lieut., (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful trans-Atlantic flight.
RODEMICH, L. F. ... Ph., M. 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front during the attack on Vierzy, France, on July 18, 1918, when voluntarily and of his own initiative, in association with two other pharmacist mates, he organized and established advanced aid posts following closely upon the first wave of the attacking troops and evacuated wounded rapidly and successfully under most harassing conditions.
RODGERS, W. L. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility ns commander of the train and as commander base defense force.
ROE, G. T. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service and extraordinary heroism as an aviator attached to the British Royal Air Force. Participated in many offensive patrols over the North Sea. On May 30, 1918, the seaplane in which Ensign Roe was second pilot made a forced landing in the North Sea, owing to engine trouble. While the crew were engaged in making temporary repairs five enemy seaplanes appeared and opened fire. Ensign Roe and his companions heroically returned the fire and continued to fight until two of the crew had been killed and three were knocked overboard. After destroying their machine the remaining survivors were picked up by the German seaplanes and taken to the enemy naval base at Bor ken, where they were made prisoners of war.
ROGERS, John W. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For heroic conduct and devotion to duty while serving as member of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Florence H., on
April 17, 1918, when that ship, loaded with explosives blew up in Quiberon Buy, France, Rogers at the risk of his life remained on deck throwing loose wood over the side to assist men in the water, and after going overboard, gave up the timber to which he was clinging to save others.
ROGERS, R. E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Terry, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waiters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ROHAUGE, Robert ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Quail, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
ROIL, R. R. ... Lieut., (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer U. S. S. James, engaged in the important, difficult, and hazardous duty of mine sweeping on the coast of France.
ROLLHAUS, Philip Edward ... El, Z. C (R. A.).
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as radio operator in an aeroplane over the North Sea on July 9, 1918, when an enemy submarine was successfully attacked.
ROMAN, Stanley F. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. McCall. On Sept. 9, 1918, the Canadian Pacific ocean service passenger S. S. Missanabie was torpedoed twice by a German sub. Roman with other members of the crew rescued the survivors of the Missanabie at imminent risk of life, and for this heroic duty should be considered as having performed “distinguished service in the line of duty.”
ROMSPERT, John W. ... C.G. M.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, especially in taking part in throwing overboard ready ammunition piled on the deck of the Shaw within five feet of a blazing oil tank.
ROOD, G. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the AL-1. While enroute from Newport to the Azores his submarine was separated from the escort and other submarines of the squadron, leaving him without a rendezvous. He thereupon proceeded to his destination successfully, assuming the great responsibility of starting a 1,700-mile Atlantic Ocean run in winter weather in a submarine of a class that had never been considered reliable for service of this character.
ROPER, W. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Cythera, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ROPKE, Harry A. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service in the line of his profession as an aviation observer; especially for heroic action in bombing and destroying enemy submarines. Ropke was badly injured in an accident while returning from a bombing raid. The pilot of this plane was killed. Awarded the Croix de Guerre with star by the French Government.
ROSE, E. G. ... Lieut.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U S. S. Rambler, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ROSS, C. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Drayton, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ROSS, George ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession at U. S. Naval Hospital 5 and in operating units at the front, especially in connection with the wounded at Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, and Pierre Funds.
ROUSSEAU, H. H. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in. charge of plant-extension work at the many industrial establishments where naval funds were utilised to increase facilities for the production of war material. Also as a member of the navy yard commission and as an assistant to the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
ROWCLIFF, G. J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious sendee in a duty of great responsibility as gunnery officer on the staff of the commander, Battleship Force 2 of the Atlantic Fleet, in which capacity during a trip abroad he acquired valuable information as to foreign methods of fire control which were later applied by him with excellent results in improving target practice in the Atlantic Fleet.
ROYALL, H. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Paducah, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
RUBINKAM, Nathaniel ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-38, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
RUNDQUIST, Karl ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Heron, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
RUSH, W. R., (Retired) ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the navy yard, Boston, Mass.
RUSSELL, C. F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Walke and the U. S. S. Waters, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through those waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
RUSSELL, John S. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of a fire on the U. S. S. Cleveland, at sea, on February 16, 1918. This man, with others descended into a compartment over the aftermagazine filled with smoke and suffocating fumes and successfully extinguished the fire after forty-five minutes work.
RUSSELL, T. N. ... Ph. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front in the Argonne operations. Although wounded, he exposed himself to heavy machine-gun and shell fire to dress the wounds of five comrades, and assisted in evacuating them. He also protested against leaving wounded members of his company until after the arrival of another man to replace him.
RYAN, Claude H. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Tyler, and also for the heroic manner in which he conducted himself on the night of May 2, at the time the ship was torpedoed, and at all times. In commending him the master of the Tyler stated: "No praise can be too good for him.”
RYAN, H. J. ... Cox.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T. N. T. from the danger zone when it was not known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
RYAN. Michael J. ... Mach. 1c.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
RYAN, Patrick T. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command
of the U. S. S. C-45, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
RYEBERG, Richard E. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va. On July 2, 1918, in a fire in the dispensary, in which there was a large quantity of alcohol and other inflammable materials, he twice plunged into the thick smoke with fire extinguishers and succeeded in putting out the fire at great personal danger.
SADENWATER, Harry ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of the seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
SADLER, F. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Rowan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SAMUELSON, Albert F. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and heroic conduct when the steamer Actaeon was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on November S3, 1917. Samuelson proceeded to his gun without waiting for orders, and subsequently while adrift in the small boats stood additional watches for men who were too sick to perform this duty.
SAMMONS, Benjamin F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-44, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SANDERS, David T ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. Reid and one of the working party sent on board the Covington which had been torpedoed. While assisting in salvage work, he showed great courage and devotion to duty just before she was abandoned and while in a sinking condition with her lower rail awash.
SANGHOVE, C. J .... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as an officer of the U. S. S. Ticonderoga during the engagement of that vessel with an enemy submarine, September 30, 1918.
SAUNDERS, J. A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of the torpedoing of the U. S. S. Cassin on October 15,1917. Following the explosion, it was found that smoke was pouring out of the handling room, immediately adjoining the magazine. Lieutenant Saunders, Lieutenant J. W. McClaran, and Ch. M. M. F. R. Fisher went into the compartment, well knowing what degree of danger might bo incurred in so doing, opened and inspected the magazine and located the cause of the fire, which was found to be outside of the magazine.
SAYLES, W. R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as naval attaché at Paris and as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Henderson, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of transporting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
SCHAPEROW, J. H. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism ns a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crew of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass with no thought of danger to themselves, and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
SCHIEFFELIN, J. J. ... Lieut. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator with the U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service, engaged in patrolling the waters of the war zone, escorting and protecting troop and cargo ships, and operating, against enemy submarines.
SCHLOSSBERG, Philip ... C. M. A. A.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of
the Armed Guard of the S. S. W. W. Tiljord, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On June 8, 1918, off Spezia, Italy, a submarine was sighted, at which twenty rounds were fired, some of which are believed to have damaged the submarine, as it came to the surface, and made for the beach, followed by the Italian torpedo boat escort.
SCHMIDT, Oscar, Jr. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Chestnut Hill. At sea, on October 9, 1918, while that vessel was delivering gasoline to a Sub-Chaser, an explosion occurred in the Sub-Chaser’s forward tank, and blew several men into the air. Schmidt seeing a man over the bow. whose legs had been blown off, jumped overboard and rescued him. he thon endeavored to pass through the flames in an effort to get another injured man, during which he was seriously burned.
SCHMIDT, William H. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Amphion, and in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On October 12, 1918, the submarine was sighted and an engagement followed, which lasted one hour and twenty minutes during which the ship was hit several times, after which the submarine disappeared.
SCHOFIELD, Frank H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the preparation of plans for war in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and in assisting the Chief of Naval Operations in the deliberations in Paris, incident to the drawing up of naval terms of peace with Germany.
SCHOONMAKER, Earl ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
SCHROEDER, William H. ... Sea. 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. William Rockefeller when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on the night of May 18, 1918. Schroeder remained at his station until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned. He went to the magazines, opened the same, and stood by until called to sco that ammunition was sent to the guns.
SCHUYLER, G. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession and for valor under fire in connection with the erection and administration of the 14-inch naval railway battery in France, both in the preliminary stages of preparation at the rear and later in the actual operation of the guns at the front in action with the enemy.
SCHWIMMER, G. E ... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crows of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other shifts present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
SCOTT, Harry Alonza ... Eng., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the courage and zeal displayed in the engine room after the U. S. S. Mount Vernon was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
SCOTT, R. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-41, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the War Zone and operating against enemy submarines.
SEARS, Claire G. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Cubore. On August 15, 1918, that ship was torpedoed. The guns were manned but the submarine was not sighted. The Commander of the Armed Guard secured confidential papers and threw them overboard, went below to see all persons were out of the ship, and was the last man to leave. The Commander of the Armed Guard is considered to have handled the situation in a highly commendable manner.
SEIBERT, Walter ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession while
serving in the U. S. S. Charles Whittemore as part of a patrol unit operating against submarines off the Atlantic coast of the United States. A leak having been started in the battery compartment of the U. S. S. N-5, one of the submarines of the patrol unit, which threatened to put the submarine out of action through the flooding of the battery and the development of chlorine gas. Lieutenant Seibert, in company with Commander Guy E. Davis, entered the flooded compartment, and for four hours these officers alternated at lying on their backs in the water and calking the leaking seams, while the crew of the boat, by bailing, succeeded in keeping the water just below the top of the battery. As a result of this action, the boat was enabled to keep the sea for 18 days and to carry out the orders under which the unit was acting for the protection of the coast and shipping of the United States.
SEILER, Edwin J. ... C.G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Armenia, and in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On June 10, 1917, at nightfall, the lookout reported a sail, which proved to be an enemy submarine, which opened fire. Ship returned fire with one shot, when the submarine disappeared.
SEILER, Walter L. ... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving in the French Unit of the U. S. S. Naval Aviation Service. He took part in an engagement with an enemy submarine on August 13, ... 1918, off Dunkirk and displayed courage and during in answering enemy shell fire with a machine gun.
SELIGMAN, Morton T. ... Lieut., (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-272, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SELIGMAN, William H. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Suffolk, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On February 27, 1918. the convoy was attacked by an enemy submarine. and two ships torpedoed. A periscope was sighted from the ship, and five shots fired, which struck close to the submarine, which then disappeared.
SELLERS, D. F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Agamemnon, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines: as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Wisconsin, in the Atlantic Fleet; and as Commander of the District Forces Afloat, Fifth Naval District.
SEMPLE, Robert ...
Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-207, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SENN, T. J. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. North Dakota, in the Atlantia Fleet.
SETLIFF, Guy Murlen ... M. M. 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He with others set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness. and indifference to danger, remaining at his poet in the engine room, although water was knee deep and he had every reason to believe the ship was sinking.
SEXTON, W. R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the staff of the commander of the United States Naval forces operating in European waters.
SEYMOUR, Philip ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Mongolia. On June 1, 1917, an enemy submarine fired a torpedo at that vessel, which through quick manoeuvering missed the ship. Four shots were fired at the periscope, when the submarine disappeared.
SHABOUH, Anthony ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence H. which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April. 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats drove
their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
SHACKFORD, Chauncey ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Martha Washington. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
SHAFROTH, J. F., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Terry, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines aud mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SHARKEY, W. J., (Deceased) ... Lieut. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service on board the U. S. S. O-5, at the Navy Yard, New York October 6, 1918. Lieutenant (J. G.) Sharkey called the attention of his Commanding Officer to the fact that the batteries were gassing, and together with his Commanding Officer started forward in the Submarine when the battery exploded and Lieutenant (J. G.) Sharkey was killed, his head being crushed.
SHATTO, Lawrence ... Cox.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Truxton to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H., was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton’s boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
SHAW, George W ... Lieut. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a pilot of seaplane, patrolling and convoying in the vicinity of Wexford, Ireland. Assisted in trailing and bombing a submarine during very bad weather.
SHAW, Harold D.
... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-110, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SHAW, H. R. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer of the deck of the U. S. S. Christobel on the occasion of an encounter with au enemy submarine on May 21, 1918, in promptly heading for the submarine with the intent to ram, with the result that it was possible to drop depth charges at the right time and plnce, damaging the submarine so severely that she was obliged to intern at Santander, Spain, for the remainder of the war.
SHAW, W. T. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-323, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
SHEA, John F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-208, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SHEA, Patrick Francis ... W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
SHEA, Richard O. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism June 6, 1918, during the attack on hill No. 142, and treating wounded under heavy bombardment. He showed utter disregard of personal danger.
SHERER, William H. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Desoto and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On July 24, 1918, another ship in the convoy was torpedoed, and later a periscope was sighted from the ship. One shot was fired, which struck the object, which disappeared.
SHERMAN, F. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the U. S. S. O-7, making passage to the Azores and patrolling waters infested by enemy submarines.
SHINN, Herbert L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while on duty ns medical officer of the Fourth Provincial Regiment of U. S. Marines, operating in Santo Domingo, where, upon several occasions he performed the duties of a line officer on reconnaissance duty, and upon one occasion, August 15, 1918, took military command of a detachment which had lost its leader and led this detachment under fire to one of the finest achievements of the campaign.
SHOEMAKER, H. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Isabel, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
SHOEMAKER, W. R. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the General Board in advising the department upon many matters of great importance relating to the conduct of the war.
SHONERD, H. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision between the U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Commander Shonerd, of the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted men, threw overboard a large quantity of 4-inch ammunition which was on deck only a few feet from a blazing oil tank, and this while the ammunition near them was already exploding. This heroic action saved the ship from complete destruction, and made it possible for her to proceed to port under her own steam, in spite of the loss of her bow.
SHOUP, A. K. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Aroostook, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea.
SHUEY, Ralph W. R. ... C. Y.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Shuey, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
SIMMER, Tony ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in running to the aid of a wounded man during a heavy bombardment and carrying him to a post of safety.
SIMMONS, J. S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-1, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
SIMONS, M. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Kroonland, engaged in the important., exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
SIMPSON, C. Isaac ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in volunteering to go on board the torpedoed British steamer. Huntscliffe on October 17, 1918, in the hope of saving that vessel under difficult conditions and remaining on board until the vessel Bank.
SIMPSON, Edward ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the Navy Yards, Cavite, P. I., and Olongapo, P. I., and in charge of the Naval Defense of the Philippines in the absence of the commander-in-chief, U. S. Asiatic Fleet.
SIMPSON, G. W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sterrett, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SISTARE, Reginald W. ... E., 3c.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic services as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing groups in
France, co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front, from June to November., 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory, and in action against enemy aircraft.
SLAYTON, C. C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Reid and the U. S. S. Wadsworth, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SLINGLUFF. Frank, Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Paulding, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SMART, Alexander ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while commanding the U. S. S. Transport Nopatin, operating between Southampton, England, and France, engaged in the exuding and hazardous duty of transporting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines.
SMITH, A. K. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as a pilot of seaplanes serving in the Adriatic, where he carried out numerous (lights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts.
SMITH, A. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
SMITH, C. D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-337, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
SMITH, C. E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nicholson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SMITH, C. W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-332, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
SMITH, Edward M. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in charge of the armed guard of the S. S. Santa Cecelia, displaying heroic conduct during an encounter between the Santa Cecelia and German submarines on October 8, 1917. Smith was commended for his zeal and efficiency in the performance of his duty.
SMITH, Eugene M. ... Q. M.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a pilot in a seaplane stationed at Porto Corsini, Italy. Showed marked courage and exceptional flying ability, and took part in raids over enemy territory under Are.
SMITH, J. M. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Worden, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
SMITH, K. R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as pilot of a seaplane on April 22, 1918, when he bombed and damaged an enemy submarine off the coast of France.
SMITH, Martin X. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-206, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SMITH, Roy C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Governor of Guam during the war.
SMITH, S. F. ... Capt. (C. C.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as aide for repairs on the staff of commander U. S. Naval Forces in Europe.
SMITH, Thomas Ray ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to the 6th Marines. Smith at Blanc Mont, Champagne Region, France, October 3-10, 1918, showed great devotion to duty in giving first aid and evacuating the wounded under very trying conditions throughout the engagement.
SMITHA, Carl Thomas ... W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for the splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
SNOW, H. E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the U. S. S. Christobel to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of the fire the waters in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Christabel's boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men, who. but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
SNOWDEN, Thomas ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander, Division 2, Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.
SNYDER, C. J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the C. S. S. C-321, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
SNYDER, C. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mongolia, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
SORENSEN, P. K., (Deceased) .... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Platuria. On September lfi, 1917. a torpedo was sighted just before it struck the ship. The boats on one aide were wrecked by the explosion and the ship listed heavily and turned bottom up in seven minutes. The commander of the armed guard jumped off the bridge as the vessel was going down, and was rescued. The enemy submarine came to the surface and picked up men in the water. The commander of the armed guard is considered to have handled the situation in & highly commendable manner.
SOWELL, I. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. K-2, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers, and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SPEAKER, Albert ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-329, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SPEAR, Evans F. ... Cox.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U. S. S. McCall On Sept 9. 1918, the Canadian Pacific ocean service passenger S. S. Missanabie was torpedoed twice by a German submarine. Spear, with other members of the crew, rescued the survivors of the Missanabie at imminent risk of life, and for this heroic duty should be considered as having performed “distinguished service in the line of duty."
SPEAR, Ray ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as force supply officer, cruiser and transport force.
SPEAR, William R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Penguin, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
SPEICHER, P. E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wenonah, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
SPRAGUE, William G. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession, on October 20. 1918, as pilot of a seaplane, in attacking and probably destroying an enemy submarine, sighted by him near an important convoy, which he thus efficiently protected. He was killed in a landing accident when coming back from this action.
SPRINGER, Paul ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-90. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war tone and operating against enemy submarines.
STANBAUGH, M. G. ... W. T.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and for splendid manner in which he conducted himself and performed his duties in aiding and saving the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when she was torpedoed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 1918.
STANFORD, Homer R. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in carrying out a survey of the requirements and plans for applying power where needed in the district of Northern New Jersey, also in collaborating with the authorities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to secure the early completion of the Commonwealth Dry Dock.
STANLEY, Henry A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Lark, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
STANLEY, John ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
STAPLER, John T.
G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commander of Division Eight, Submarines, operating on the Atlantic coast during the war.
STATON, Adolphus ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon when that vessel was torpedoed on September 5, 1918. The discipline manifested by the officers and crow of the Mount Vernon was excellent, and it is considered that the high state of efficiency found to prevail under the trying conditions of the torpedoing and subsequently wus lurgoly due to the energy and zeal of this officer.
STATON, Ennis Calvin ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while attached to the 6th Marines. Without regard for his own safety Staton worked untiringly in rendering first Aid to the wounded under extremely heavy shell fire, exposing him to fire on the battle Geld to carry wounded men on stretchers to a place of safety.
STAUB, John F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service In the line of his profession as a pilot of a seaplane, carrying out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts with skill and daring; and especially on the occasion of the attack on a submarine on July 9, 1918, when as observer of the seaplane, he dropped bombs, which either destroyed or seriously damaged the submarine.
STAWITZKI, John P. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Stawitzki, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. he set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
STECKEL, A. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us commanding officer of the U. S. S. Burrows, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
STEELE. G. W., Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Henderson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
STEFFEN, Joseph, Jr. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee in command of both gun crews of the Frank H. Buck at the time of an engagement with an enemy submarine, doing the spotting for the after 6-inch gun. By his coolness and masterful handling of the gun's crew during the engagement, which lasted 29 minutes, it is believed that the enemy submarine was sunk.
STELLENWERF, Merton, (Deceased) ... Cox.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1618. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He wus one of the eighteen who volunteered, although there whs a high sen running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
STEPHENS, John H.
... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the William Rockefeller, which was torpedoed and sunk on May 18, 1918, by au enemy submarine. Stephens was commended for the highly satisfactory and exceptional manner in the performance of his duty until ordered by the commanding officer to abandon the ship.
STEPHENSON, G. T. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the lines of his profession us commanding officer of the U. S. S. Gypsum Queen, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
STEWART, R. R. ...
Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Decatur in making the trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I., to Gibraltar, under very unfavorable weather conditions, the southwest monsoon being then at its height, and arriving in the Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness for immediate participation in the operations against enemy submarines in the Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.
STICKNEY, Herman O. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Vermont in the Atlantic Fleet.
STIKA, J. E. .... 1st Lt.
U. S. C. G. For heroic conduct on the occasion of the fire at the shell-loading plant, Morgan, N. J., when, with others, he moved a train of nine cars loaded with high explosives to a place of safety through an area where fire was liable to break out at any moment.
STIRLING, A. G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Harvard, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
STIRLING, Yates, Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. President Lincoln, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
STITT, E. R. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in connection with the U. S. Naval Medical School and in connection with general sanitation and military work at the school and throughout the service.
STOCKER, Robert ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Chief of Bureau of Construction and Repair, and in charge of the design division of that bureau; and, specifically, for the design of the Eagle class of vessels, the designs for which were completed in an unprecedentedly short time and contained many novel and original features.
STOCKER, R. M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service us an aviator of land planes attached to the Northern Bombing Group in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
STONE, A. J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns the inventor of the Y-gun bomb thrower for use on destroyers and submarine chasers and for valuable work of invention and development in connection with aviation ordnance.
STONE, E. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as pilot of a British seaplane on March 16, 1918. The plane, with Ensign Stone as pilot and Sub-lieutenant Eric Moore, U. N. A. S., as observer, was engaged on convoy patrol and while in pursuit of a supposed submarine was obliged to make a landing in the sea so rough that the machine released with messages and one of these reached homo and gave news of the situation, but although a search was at once instituted, the men were not rescued until they had clung to the wrecked plane for 82 hours without food or water, enduring their sufferings with splendid courage and fortitude.
STONE, Elmer F. ... Lieut.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as member of the crew of seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful trans-Atlantic flight.
STONE, George L. P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility u Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Missouri in the Atlantic Fleet, and later of the Receiving Ship at New York.
STRADER, R. N. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession in important administration work at naval air station, Paimboeuf, France, and commanding officer of dirigibles patrolling and convoying troop and cargo ships.
STRAHAN, Philip J. ... Q. M., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on a steamer used in experimental mine sweeping on the North Sea barrage. In a gale and heavy sea, the main topmast broke in two, the upper part dropping down and whipping around. Strahan jumped into the rigging, and at great danger to himself, cut the part adrift.
STRINE, H. F. ... Comdr. (M. C.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as surgeon at the Naval Hospital and instructor in surgery at the Naval Medical School, Washington, D. C.
STROTT, G. G. ... C. P. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service on June 1, 1918, and July 19, 1918, at the front when under heavy bombardment. He performed his duties without faltering and rare fidelity and labored unceasingly and with great initiative. He had excellent judgment and set an example to all men under him. At the risk of his life on frequent occasions he exposed himself to heavy shell fire and poison gases. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Government.
STUART, Kimberley ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
STURTEVANT, A. D., (Deceased) ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator attached to the Royal Air Force station at Felixstowe, England, making a great many offensive patrol flights over the North Sea and was shot down when engaged gallantly in combat with a number of enemy planes.
SUBERG, Fred Henry
... W. Y.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He refused to leave his post in the fireroom although the water was rising rapidly and he had every reason to believe that the ship was sinking.
SULLIVAN, James Eugene ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious sendee in command of the armed guard of the steamship Clara Mennig, especially for prompt action on September 11, 1917, in opening fire after sighting submarine. One shell burst on the enemy submarine, which did not open fire but disappeared.
SULLIVAN, Thomas P. ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men
from, the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence U. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
SWASEY, G. T., Jr ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Ammen, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
SWEET, G. C., (Retired) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as the officer charged with the design and installation first of the high-power radio station at Annapolis, Maryland, and later of the still more powerful station at Croix d'Hins, France, the latter being at the time the most efficient radio station in the world.
SYMINGTON, P. A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as flag lieutenant of cruiser and transport force.
TABER, Leslie ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
TAGGART, John E ... E., 3c.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as radio operator in an airplane over the North Sea on July 19, 1918, when an enemy submarine was successfully attacked.
TALBOT, A. B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and convoy flights, in the war zone, in which operations he did exceptional work, pushing his flights to the limits of physical and material endurance.
TALIAFERRO, A. P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
TAPPAN, Benjamin ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of navy yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
TARBELL, G. E. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-338, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
TARPEY, Martin F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while commanding the U. S. Transport Charles. operating between Southampton, England and France, engaged in the exacting and hazardous duty of transporting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines.
TAYLOR, C. R. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-182, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
TAYLOR, E. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
TAYLOR, G. L. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front in the battle of Bois do Belleau, France, June 7, 1918, in volunteering to go to the aid of two wounded men who were in front of our lines, and in bringing them to a place of safety, although himself wounded severely.
TAYLOR, Leslie Robert ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving
with the Eighty-fourth Company, Sixth Marines. Displayed extraordinary coolness and devotion to duty while under heavy shell fire. Co-operated in organizing and maintaining a first-aid station for over 16 hours with only German prisoners as subordinates. He continued this work for almost 30 hours without food or rest until the arrival of a unit of the Medical Department.
TAYLOR, Mosely ... Lt. (J. G.)
D. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator operating in the war zone with the United States and British air forces. Took part in many raids over the enemy's lines.
TEMPLETON, Percy V. ... C. Ph. M.
U. S. N. For exceptional and heroic conduct while attached to the Sixth Marines. In action against the enemy near Mont Blanc, October 3 to 10. this man distinguished himself, being unmindful of personal danger, his only thought being for the wounded men on the field of battle. He labored untiringly, rendering first aid to the wounded and carrying them to a place of safety on stretchers.
TENLEY, E. H., (Deceased) ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front during the engagement near St. Etienne. October 4, 1918. He voluntarily accompanied n small force into an open attack against an enemy who outnumbered the attacking force 10 to 1 and rendered valuable medical assistance until he was killed by a shell fragment.
TERRY, J. S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as medical officer, first with the U. S. naval aviation detachment at Bolsena. Italy, and later at Porto Corsini, where he did excellent work in the prevention of diseases peculiar to the swampy and malarial country in which the station was located. During air raids by the enemy he constantly exposed himself to danger by visits to the various dugouts for rendering medical assistance.
THEBAUD, Leo H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Paul Jones (old) acting as troop and convoys from Hampton Roads, and in patrolling against enemy submarines from June to October, 1918. On the night of June 30, 1918, while under convoys the U. S. S. Henderson took fire and it became necessary to transfer the troops on board to another vessel. The Paul Jones transferred the troops in a skillful and gallant manner. Through the zeal and energy of Lieutenant Thebaud, this old destroyer was kept actively on duty.
THOMAS, Clarence C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in command of the armed guard of the S. S. Vacuum, when that ship was torpedoed about 10.30 a. m. April 28, 1917. Ship started oinking so fast it was impracticable to open fire, and all hands took to boats. Lieut. Thomas died from exposure in open boat. It is believed that Lt. Thomas was first officer lost in the war.
THOMAS, Hurley A. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in preventing a collision on October 24, 1917, between a Japanese ship loaded with high explosive, and the Von Steuben, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. When all the men had dispersed from the deck Thomas jumped to the No. 10 5-inch gun and succeeded in getting it trained clear before the projecting boats and davits of the Japanese steamer got to the point of contact with this ship.
THOMPSON, Buford Gary ... Ph. M. 2c.
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France. October 3 to 6, 1918, he displayed marked bravery in attending the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire.
THOMPSON, Edgar ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on the staff of the commander of the United States naval forces operating in European waters.
THOMPSON, H. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Westerdyk, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
THOMPSON, R. Codwell ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. George Cochran, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
THOMPSON, R. R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. AL-3, engaged in the important, exuding
and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies: and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
THOMPSON, T. A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Bainbridge in making the trip of 11,000 miles from Manila, P. I., to Gibraltar, under very unfavorable weather conditions, the southwest monsoon being then at its height, and arriving in the Mediterranean with his vessel in readiness for immediate participation in the operations against enemy submarines in the Mediterranean and later in the Atlantic.
THOMPSON, T. B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroin action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. AL-9, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forma of enemy naval activity.
THOMPSON, W. G. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-126, encaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against the enemy submarines.
TICE, Roswell L. C. ... Q. M.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession at the naval air station, Wexford, Ireland. Tice was a wonderful leader and worker. Being in charge of hangar mechanics, he is largely responsible for the “no accident,” "no casualty list" of operations. Many times he worked during rain and gale at night in the open to keep machines in excellent condition.
TIMMONS, John W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the U. S. S. Texas of the Sixth Division Battleship Fleet operating in the War Zone.
TINGARD, Raymond H., (Deceased) ... W. T.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 10, 1918. Immediately after the ship woe torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered, although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
TINKHAM, E. D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the soa and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit or duty.
TISDALE. M. S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and valuable service on the staff of the commander, U. S. naval forces in France.
TOD, R. E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as public works officer in the staff of the commander U. S. naval forces in France, in which capacity he performed exceptionally meritorious service, especially in the establishment of a water supply at Brest.
TODD, D. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Director of Naval Communications.
TODD, Walter Homer. ... C. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee as member of the crew of the U. S. S. Smith, which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she had been torpedoed and remained there five days steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.
TOMB, W. V. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Davis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive Action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
TOMPKINS, J. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Illinois in the Atlantic Fleet.
TOWERS, J. H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as assistant to the director of naval aviation, for his thorough knowledge of naval aviation, and his successful application of this knowledge to the work of making naval aircraft effective war weapons; for his distinguished service in assisting and devising plans for the use of naval aircraft during the war.
TOZER, Charles M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Buffalo (repair ship) in the war zone.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as naval attaché at Rome for the excellent performance of duty in all directions, especially for co-operation with and assistance to the United States naval forces operating in the Adriatic.
TRAINOR, Harold W. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Truxton to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
TRASK, Stephen S. ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Downes. While that vessel was scouting off the West Coast of Ireland in a heavy gale on October 7, 1918, a sea broke on the stern, spreading the depth charge tracks, and dislodged a number of depth charges, which became a menace to the ship. This man, with an officer and other enlisted men, at once undertook to secure the bombs, at great personal risk to themselves, as the seas were breaking over the stern, and finally succeeded.
TRAUT, F. A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Illinois in the Atlantic Fleet.
TRAUTNER, Joseph B. ... C. M. A. A.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession and for heroic action as commander of the Armed Guard of U. S. S. Luckenbach in an engagement with an enemy submarine on October 21, 1917. That vessel was attacked by an enemy submarine, and the engagement lasted four hours, during which nine shells struck the ship, started fires and damaged it. Upon the arrival of the U. S. Destroyer Nicholson in response to wireless calls the submarine submerged and the ship was saved.
TRAYER, James S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sonoma in assisting icebound vessels in the winter of 1917-18; in constant and efficient attendance on the mine-laying squadron; and for valuable and seamanlike assistance under very difficult circumstances, in connection with the loss of the British ship Huntscliff.
TRENCH, M. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer, naval torpedo station.
TREVER, G. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. O-5, operating against enemy submarines off the Atlantic coast of the United States.
TROVEL, W. E. ... Sea. 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism upon the occasion of a fire on board the SC-50 at the navy yard, New York, on Sept. 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were in the Y-guns and six more on the after deck. The fire was very violent, the flames reaching as high as the masthead. Trovel, with three others, went on board without orders and removed the bombs from the Y-guns, these bomba being so hot at the time that the paint on them was blistered.
TRUDEAU, Frank J. ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished conduct while serving on the U. S. S. Wickes at the time of an explosion on the U. S. S. O-5, at the Navy Yard, New York, on October 5, 1918. Trudeau, with another man hurried to the scene of the accident, entered the submarine, and assisted in taking out injured und overcome men.
TURNBULL, A. D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Kanawha II., engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
TWINING, R. B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as officer of the deck of the U. S. S. Porter, upon the occasion of an encounter with an enemy submarine. Lieutenant Twining acted promptly and correctly, with the result that the submarine was attacked with depth bombs and is believed to have been so seriously damaged that she was obliged to return to her base.
TYDEMAN, S. J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-81, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against the enemy submarines.
UDOLFSKY, David. ... Q. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service ns member of the U. S. S. Reid and one of the working party sent, on board the Covington, which had been torpedoed. While assisting in salvage work he showed great courage and devotion to duty just before she was abandoned and while in a sinking condition with her lower rail awash.
UNDERWOOD, Austin M. ... C. E.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic services as a gunner and observer of airplanes of the Northern Bombing Groups in France co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front, from June to November, 1918, in bombing raids over enemy territory and in action against enemy aircraft.
UNDERWOOD, Harold P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-45, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
UNDERWOOD, H. W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Walke, engaged in the important. exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive notion, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
UPHAM, F. B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Columbia, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
USHER, Nathaniel R. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commandant of the third naval district.
VAN de CARR, J. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the AL-10. While enroute from Newport to the Azores, the submarine which he commanded was separated from the escort and the other submarines of the squadron, leaving him without a rendezvous. He thereupon proceeded to destination successfully, assuming the great responsibility of starting a 1,700-mile Atlantic Ocean run in winter weather and in a submarine of a class that had never been considered reliable under such conditions. He later performed creditable submarine patrol service within the war zone.
VAN der VEER, N. R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Warrington, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
VANDERWALL, Archie ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-354, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against the enemy submarines.
VAN HOOK, Clifford E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Lamson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of
troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
VAN HORN, Evans C. ... Cox.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Christobel to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Christabel's boats drove their boats into the burning moss without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended. must nave perished in the wreckage.
VAN VLIET, W. C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator operating with U. S. naval and French aviation forces. Took part in a number of combats with enemy airplanes, and in attacks upon enemy batteries and trenches.
VARINI, Giochino. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
VOGELGESANG, C. T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as chief of staff to commander in chief U. S. Asiatic Fleet.
WACKER, Vincent M. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats Bent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, ninny of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Coronas's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and. assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
WADDINGTON, H. A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Bainbridge, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting troops and cargo ships through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines.
WADMAN, H. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line if his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-353. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
WAGGONER, Clarence V. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-40, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WAINWRIGHT, J. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Tanadores, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WALCOTT, F. J. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Swan, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WALKER, Daniel ... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crow of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves, and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
WALKER, Lloyd ... Sea.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from
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the U. S. S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart’s boats drove their boats into the burning muss without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
WALKER, R. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sampson, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WALL, Charles ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in action with a German submarine on July 5, 1918, when in command of the U. S. S. Lake Bridge.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the lines of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Aeolus engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
U. S. N. R. F. For heroic action and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Harvard, when a fire occurred in the coal bunkers of the vessel at sea. Lieutenant Wallace, then warrant machinist, entered the bunkers filled with steam and gas, while the fire was burning and worked for forty-eight hours without sleep. It was largely due to his courage and perseverance that serious consequences were avoided.
WALLACE, K. R. R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. AL-4, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WALLING, R. G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Flusser, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WALSH, W. V. ... Sea.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion at the T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T. N. T. from the danger zone when it was not known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
WALTON, Arthur S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Hopkins, acting as escort to troops and merchant convoys from Hampton Roads, and in patrolling against enemy submarines on the Atlantic coast from June to October, 1918. Through his zeal and energy this old destroyer was kept actively on duty.
WALTON, M. W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
WARE, Bruce R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Mongolia, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On April 19, 1917, a submarine periscope was sighted and a shot fired which is believed to have hit the submarine which was not seen further.
WARREN, Gregory A. ... Cox.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in volunteering to go on board the torpedoed British steamer Huntscliffe on October 17, 1918, in the hope of saving that vessel under difficult conditions and remaining on board until the vessel sank.
WASSBERG, H. F. ... S. C., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by bouts from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
WATERHOUSE, Harry. ... C. T. C.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as commanding officer of the armed guard of the steamship Petrolite, at the time of the sinking of the Petrolite by a submarine. The account of the torpedoing indicates that members of the armed guard under his command were Imbued with proper zeal and that they were well trained and efficient, mid that he handled the situation in a most excellent manner.
WATERS, P. J. ... M. M., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism upon the occasion of a fire on board the SC-50 at the Navy Yard, New York, on Sept. 17. 1018. Two depth bombs were in the Y-guns and six more on the after deck. The fire was very violent, the flames reaching as high as the masthead. Waters with three others went on board without orders and removed the bomba from the Y-guns, these bombs being so hot at the time that the paint on them was blistered.
WATSON, A. E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession ns executive officer of the U. S. S. Florida of the sixth division, battleship fleet operating in the war zone.
WATSON, E. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Alabama in the Atlantic Fleet.
WATT, Richard M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession as industrial manager at the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.
WATTS, W. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Albany, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WEAVER, John E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-40, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WEBER, John ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of armed guard of the S. S. Santa Marie. On February 25. 1918, the ship was torpedoed in the night, an attempt to beach her failed, and the ship had to he abandoned. The merchant crews left the ship, but the armed guard remained on board at gun stations, until the ship was awash, then the escort came alongside and took off the guard, ship sinking immediately thereafter. The commander of the armed guArd is regarded ns having handled the situation in a highly commendable manner.
WEBER, John ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For heroic conduct and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Woolsey. On October 10, 1918, an oil fire occurred in the galley of that vessel close to which was ready ammunition on the platform over the galley. Weber personally removed moat of the ammunition to a safe place, and when the cartridge cases became too hot to handle, threw the remainder overboard. In doing this he was badly burned.
WEED, Walker Ten Eyke ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For extraordinary heroism on February 20, 1918, when the seaplane Z-312 fell to the ground and hurst into flames. Ensign Weed having extricated himself from the wreckage and reached a point of safety, perceived that his observer was still imprisoned in the wreckage and surrounded by flames of burning gasoline. He at once returned to the burning machine and succeeded in extricating the observer, suffering injuries from burning which later resulted in his death.
WEICHBRODT, Edward Henry ... M. M., 1c
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S. S. Cassin on October 17, 1917. Weichbrodt,
with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.
WELLBROCK, J. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Preston, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WELLES, Roger ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Director of Naval Intelligence in administering the important duties of his office and organizing and directing the service of intelligence at home and abroad.
WELLS, Chester ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the lines of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Montana, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WELTY, F. G. (Deceased). ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. marines at the front in continuing to dress the wounded and in assisting in their evacuation under heavy enemy machine-gun and shell fire, in the performance of which duty he was killed.
WENTWORTH, Emerson B. ... C. Y.
U. S. N. For distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving on the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, when that vessel was torpedoed September 5, 1918. Went to his station at the forward fire control to assume charge, and was on the ladder leading to it, when the ship was struck. By admonitions and physical exertions he forced men back to their stations and duties, materially aiding the proper operation of the fire control and displaying high qualities of leadership.
WENTWORTH, Harry A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Woodcock, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WERNER, Richard. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Kanawha on July 16, 1918, in prompts and skilfully attacking an enemy submarine and thus averting an attack upon the convoy to which the Kanawha belonged.
WEST, W. M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and u high spirit of duty.
WETHERILL, S. J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-344, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against the enemy submarines.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Jason, and in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On August 7, 1918. the submarine, with a sail rigged, was sighted and tire opened on it. The first shot carried away the sail, and the second landed close to its conning tower, nine shots in all being fired. The submarine opened fire with shrapnel, which burst close to the ship. A destroyer then came up and opened fire on the submarine.
WETTENGEL, I. C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wisconsin in the Atlantic Fleet.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines in action near Vierzy on July 19, 1918. Worked through the day under terrific artillery and machine-gun fire in dressing wounded and removing them to safety. Several times he performed this duty between the opposing lines.
WHEELER, W. H. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-94, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
WHEELER, W. J. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding
officer of the U. S. S. Seneca engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of escorting troops and supply ships through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines, and especially for his prompt and judicious action upon two occasions of encounters with submarines, on April 25 and June 28, 1918.
WHITE, George L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For heroic and distinguished service at Vierzy, on July 10, 1918. As a battalion surgeon, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, when at his dressing station treating the wounded, he received a serious wound in the thigh from a high explosive shell. Disregarding his own wound, he continued dressing other wounded men, until they had been safely evacuated.
WHITE, H. A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-220. engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against the enemy submarines.
WHITE, R. D. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U. S. S. Orizaba on three round trips carrying troops, on one of which trips he was wounded by a premature explosion of a depth charge but declined to relinquish command.
WHITE, Walter ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a seaplane pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.
WHITEHOUSE, W. P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. K. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of a dirigible engaged in patrol and convoy flights, in the war zone, in which operations he did exceptional work, pushing his flights to the limits of physical and material endurance.
WHITING, Kenneth ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the first U. S. aeronautical detachment to reach France, and later in command of the important U. S. naval air station at Killingholme, England.
WHITLOCK, F. S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-216, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
WHITMARSH, Ross P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as the officer in charge of an open boat which put off from the steamship Dwinsk after the torpedoing of that vessel and remained afloat for 10 days, much of the time in a raging storm, before being rescued. His courage and hopefulness under these trying and perilous conditions set an example to others in the boat, maintaining a spirit of cheerfulness when the chances of rescue seemed almost negligible.
WILCOX, H. M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished and heroic service as a member of the U. S. naval aviation forces, foreign service. Engaged in patrolling the waters of the war zone, escorting and protecting troop and cargo ships, and operating against enemy submarines.
WILCOX, J. W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as flag secretary on the staff of commander, Battleship Force 2, Atlantic Fleet.
WILDER, Edwin. V. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. George Clark, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WILDER, H. K. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-258, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against the enemy submarines.
WILEY, H. K. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving with the U. S. Marines at the front on July 19, 1918, when he constantly exposed himself to heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in carrying in the wounded in complete disregard of his own personal safety.
WILKINSON, Michael J. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Tanager, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WILLARD, A. L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility ns superintendent of the naval gun factory, which, under his command, was rapidly expanded to meet the extraordinary demands created by the war, and so efficiently administered as to maintain a steady flow of absolutely essential ordnance material to the service.
WILLIAMS, C. S. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. (P. C.). For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as officer in charge of provisions and clothing depot, and later as officer in charge fleet supply base, third naval district.
WILLIAMS, George W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Pueblo, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WILLIAMS, Henry John ... C. Q. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Nansemond, and in on encounter with an enemy submarine. On January 9, 1918, sighted a submarine, signaled convoy and opened fire, six shots without hits. Escorting destroyers steamed to vicinity and submarine disappeared.
WILLIAMS, Hilary ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Mallory, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WILLIAMS, James ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Chewink, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sen of mines.
WILLIAMS, Mendarus G. ... Gunner
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Buford, and in an encounter with an enemy submarine. On July 5, 1918, the submurine disappeared, then reappeared, and ten more shots were fired, and the submarine finally disappeared.
WILLIAMS, Obed E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession as an aviation observer: especially for heroic action in taking part in operations on April 23, 1918, bombing enemy submarine, which was reported as having been destroyed. Awarded the Croix de Guerre with palm.
WILLIAMS, Philip. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Chester, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WILLIAMS, Roger ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Duncan, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WILLIAMS, R. C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nokomis, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WILLIAMS, Walter Meade. ... El., 1c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as senior wireless operator on the S. S. City of Wilmington when that ship was destroyed by fire at sea on the night of April 13, 1918 Williams stuck to his post very bravely, securing the assistance of three snips, and remaining on that ship until the very last. He left when the ship was enveloped in flames and smoke.
WILLIAMS, Yancey S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. Delaware of the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet operating in the war zone.
WILLIAMSON, William D. ... Lt. Comdr,
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in the line of his profession on duty on the U. S. S. Orizaba. Lt. Comdr. Williamson lost his life on August 17, 1918, when a depth bomb exploded on board the U. S. S. Orizaba.
WILLOUGHBY, Edward J. ... C. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism while serving on the U. S. S. Ticonderoga in action with a German submarine. September 30, 1918. When that vessel was torpedoed, he continued to perform duty in sounding holds and transmitting orders, after being wounded, until the order was given to abandon the ship.
WILLSON, J. D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Sierra engaged for one trip in transporting troops to France.
WILSON, Harold R. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreck ago.
WILSON, P. L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Benham, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WILSON, Russell. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in connection with the preparation, handling, and distribution of war codes and for devising a new and very efficient system of such communications.
WINDSOR, Charles Clifford ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. May, operating in the war zone, and particularly for his splendid seamanship in salvaging the U. S. S. Westward Ho, after that ship had been torpedoed on August 9, 1918, when he towed this vessel stern first for a distance of 300 miles, saving the ship and her valuable cargo.
WIXON, R. A. ... Eng., 2c.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on February 21, 1918. Wixon, a member of the engine-room force, with others, was in the fireroom three minutes after the accident occurred, which was flooded with escaping steam, and had the fires pulled.
WOLF, G. W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S. E-1, engaged in the important. exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WOLFFE, Murray ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Osprey, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WOOD, D. M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Pocahontas and the U. S. S. Tacoma, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
WOOD, S. S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Oklahoma in the Atlantic Fleet.
WOOD, Valentino ... Lieut,
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession us executive officer and navigator of sub. chasers operating in the Adriatic and as hunt commander of chasers on barrage. Also as instructor of chaser officers.
WOODWARD, C. H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished sendees in the line of his profession as executive officer of the U. S. S. New York of the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet operating in the war zone.
WOODWARD, D. C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession attached to the U. S. S. Yankton in the waters of northern Russia, and especially for heroic conduct in command of an expedition composed of volunteers from the U. S. S. Yankton for service with the allied lines of communication in the Murman Railway. This expedition was the principle means of supply of an isolated allied detachment which was constantly under fire. During these operations the detachment under Lieutenant Woodward was engaged with Bolshevik forces on several occasions.
WOODWARD, Vaughn V. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as engineer officer of the U. S. S. Leviathan, in organizing and training the engineer department of that vessel from her first commissioning, and overcoming many defects by which the performance of this ex-German liner was greatly improved.
WORSHAM, Thomas York ... Fire., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw with the H. M. S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. He refused to leave his post in the fireroom although the water was rising rapidly and he had reason to believe that the ship was sinking.
WORTMAN, W. K. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Porter and the U. S. S. Rathburne, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WOTHERSPOON, W. W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as force salvage officer on the U. S. S. Favorite, in which capacity he performed exceptionally reliable and meritorious service, especially in the salvage of the Westward Ho, Westbridge, Mount Vernon, Conner, and Murray.
WRIGHT, Charles L. ... Gunner
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism at the time of the explosion at the T. A. Gillespie shell-loading plant on October 4, 1918, in assisting in the removal from the danger zone of valuable car-loads of high explosives within close proximity to exploding ammunition dumps.
WRIGHT, P. T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S., AL-9, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers, and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WROUGHTON, Edwin R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. Rail, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
WURTSBAUGH, D. W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Nebraska, in the Atlantic Fleet.
WYETH, Maxwell. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the yacht Emerald, owned by Lieutenant Wyeth and placed by him at the disposal of the Government upon the declaration of war. Under his command the Emerald was one of the most efficient boats of the fourth naval district, performing very strenuous work on patrol, convoy, and in mine-sweeping duty.
WYGANT, B. B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns commanding officer of the U. S. S. Tucker and the U. S. S. Calhoun, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through those waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
WYSE, Fred E. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic service while serving with the 6th Regiment of U. S. Marines at Mont Blanc, October 5, 1918. Wyse went into a barrage and rescued four men and brought them to a place of safety, and at all times from October 3rd to 10th, disregarding personal danger worked with untiring efforts in the care of the wounded.
YARNALL, J. B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. C-342, engaged in the
important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters of the war zone and operating against enemy submarines.
YARNELL, H E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For distinguished services in the line of his profession in the office of the chief of naval operations, and on the staff of the commander, U. S. Naval Forces operating in European waters.
YOST, Frederick P. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession at commander of the armed guard of the S. S. Koln, and in encounters with enemy submarines. On October 31, 1917, a submarine was sighted close aboard; attempted to ram without success. Fired four shots, the last of which struck close. Submarine submerged. On January 27, 1918, in convoy, in the morning, sighted a periscope and fired five shots, periscope disappeared. In the afternoon, sighted submarine awash, fired four shots, when the submarine submerged.
ZELLER, Louis. ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crow of boats sent out from the U. S. S. Christabel to the rescue of men from the Florence H., which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence H. was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crows of the Christobel's boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
ZEMKE, E. F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished and heroic action as commanding officer of the U. S. S.
AL-1, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ZIEGEMEIER, H. J. ... Capt.
U. S. N. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Virginia in the Atlantic Fleet.
ZIELINSKI. Walter F. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in command of the U. S. S. C-178, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines.
ZOGBAUM, R. F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U. S. S. Stevens, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting anii protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, nnd in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
ZULEGER, August, (Deceased) ... A. M. A.
U. S. C. G. For extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Seneca in an attempt to save the coal-laden steamer Wellington after that vessel had been torpedoed on September 16, 1918. Immediately after the ship was torpedoed she was abandoned by her crew. Volunteers were called for from the Seneca. He was one of the eighteen who volunteered although there was a high sea running and it was known that the ship was in danger of sinking and that there was danger also of further submarine attack. The vessel was kept afloat for some hours but finally sank. Of the eighteen men who volunteered, only eight were rescued, the others being drowned.
ADAMS, James P. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont. France, October 3, 1918. Voluntarily leading four soldiers through a heavy barrage, he attacked and killed a machine-gun crew which was enfilading his company’s first line. His willingness, fearlessness, and great courage made possible the cleaning out of many more machine guns which were holding up the advance of his company.
ALEXANDER, M. V., (Deceased) ...Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
ALSUP, Julian W. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. Wheen the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun neat, Private Alsup, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
ANDERSON, Carter L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. After his platoon had been halted by enemy machine-gun fire. Private Anderson exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to attack the enemy position. In spite of the enemy fire, he advanced and by his automatic rifle delivered an effective fire on the enemy. He was later severely wounded while defending his position against an enemy counter-attack.
ASELTON, Ernest K. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. He volunteered and, under extremely heavy shell and machine-gun fire, established liaison for his company, bringing reinforcements to the line at a critical time, and thereby assisting materially in repelling a hostile counter-attack. He was killed later during this attack.
AUER, Charles, (Deceased). ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve us an example to hitherto untried troops.
AXTON, A. P., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, June G, 1918, he was conspicuous for his bravery and coolness in advancing with an automatic on a strongly defended machine-gun position. He was killed in the performance of this duty.
BAKER, Harry I. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. He disregarded his own safety by going out under a heavy shell and machine-gun fire to carry a wounded comrade to a place of safety.
BAKER, Joseph M. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Belleau Woods, France, June 6, 1918. When his platoon was suffering from casualties from the fire of a hidden machine-gun, Private Baker exposed himself to a heavy fire to take up a position on the flank of the enemy gun. He attacked and killed the gunner by rifle fire and then rushed the gun, killing the crew with his bayonet.
BALD, Edward. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in Action near Somme-Py, France, October 2-10, 1918. He manoeuvred his machine-gun squad independently of the platoon, going forward under intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire and concentrations of gas. On one occasion he led his squad, regardless of personal danger, in the rear of the German positions, and laid down a flanking fire against a portion of the enemy.
BARCSYKOWSKI, Frank J. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment, of his comrades, killing the crow and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
BARKER, Frederick A. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service as battalion commander, 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines, and for distinguished and exceptional gallantry at Sommerance on November 1, 1918. He skillfully led his battalion, which was in a front line position, from the "jumping off" place, near Sommerance, to the first objective. He kept his men close to the barrage, all the way subjected to a
heavy fire of high explosives and a machine-gun barrage. He reached his objective on time and secured a number of prisoners and considerable material.
BARNHART, Frank A. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, October 4, 1918. He left his trench several times and helped to carry wounded soldiers from the field through machine-gun and artillery fire.
BARR, Chapin C. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as a pilot in the First Marine Aviation Force, at the front in France. On September 20, 1918, while on an air raid over enemy territory, he was attacked by a superior number of enemy scouts. In the fight which ensued he behaved with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, and despite having been mortally wounded, he drove off the enemy and brought his plane safely back to the aerodrome.
BARRON, William L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry. France. June 23. t 1918. After making several successful journeys over an area swept by artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire in his capacity as runner, he was caught in a heavy barrage and seriously wounded. By a superhuman effort, he made his way to his objective and after being dragged into safety, insisted on personally delivering his message. He then fell, exhausted from loss of blood.
BARROWS, Albert E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy’s tiro.
BASTON, Albert P. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. Although shot in both legs while loading his platoon through the woods at Hill 142, near Chateau-Thierry, Franco, on June 6, 1918, he refused treatment until he had personally assured himself that every man in his platoon was under cover and in good firing position.
BATES, Claude M. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. A. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
BEAUCHAMP, Felix. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3-1, 1918. He took command after his company commander had been evacuated, and despite severe wounds, participated in many engagements, continuing until additional wounds forced his withdrawal from the field.
BECKER. V. P., (Deceased) ... Tpr.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918. Trumpeter Becker displayed exceptional devotion to duty and coolness in action in carrying messages under trying barrages and machine-gun fire. He was wounded severely while doing this duty.
BEIRD, Roy H. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, France. October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun nest. Private Beird, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
BELFRY, Earl, (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. He showed exceptional courage in the capture of Bouresches, Franco, on June 6, 1918, entering the town after being wounded and taking a leading part in forcing the machine guns of the enemy to evacuate.
BELL, JOE ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 23, 1918. After becoming separated from his own platoon, he attached himself to another platoon of the company, and learning that all the runners who had attempted to carry important messages had been killed or wounded, immediately volunteered and made several trips across un open area subjected to a continuous and intense barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire. He performed this important mission despite the fact that he was almost exhausted when he joined the platoon.
BERNIER, Oliver D. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France,
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June 6, 1918. Exposing himself to very heavy concentrated machine-gun and rifle fire, Lieutenant Bernier rushed ahead and broke clown a strong wire fence, thereby preventing a delay in his progress and consequent exposure of his men to fire.
BERNSTEIN, David ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wounded soldiers were lying in No Man’s Land, he immediately volunteered to carry them in. He made several trips over an area constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun and rifle fire.
BERRY, Benjamin S. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. He led his men in a gallant attack across open ground and into the Bois dc Belleau, France, northwest of Chateau-Thierry, on the afternoon of June 6, 1918, inspiring them to deeds of valor by his example, when he reached the edge of the woods he fell, severely wounded. Nevertheless he arose and made a final dash of 30 yards across, through a storm of bullets, and reached again the first wave of his command, before yielding to exhaustion from his injury.
BEVAN, William F. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee. As Assistant to the Chief Paymaster of the U. S. Marine Corps in France, he performed arduous and complex duties, many of which were outside the normal sphere of the Paymaster’s Department, with untiring seal und unlimited patience he worked unceasingly, under the most trying circumstances, to relieve combatant units of a mass of clerical and administrative detail. His ability and tireless devotion to duty added much to the morale of the personnel serving under him, and, as a direct result of this, in no small degree to the morale of the combatant forces of the Corps in France.
BLAKE, Robert ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de Belleau, France, June 6, 1918. When the line was temporarily held up, he volunteered and maintained liaison with the 49th Company, continually crossing and recrossing an open field swept by intense machine-gun fire. Later in the engagement he established liaison with the French unit on the left flank crossing a wheat field under heavy machine-gun and sniping fire and returned with valuable information.
BLANCHFIELD, John, (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. He demonstrated exceptional ability in organizing his line at
Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, and showed heroic leadership in holding it under violent attack. His company successfully repelled two assaults by superior forces, in the second of which he was mortally wounded.
BLEASDALE, Victor F. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. On several occasions, regardless of his personal safety, he led his machine-gun platoon through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. When the infantry company which he was supporting was halted by the fire of two enemy Maxims, he formed his platoon as infantry, and assaulted and captured both the enemy guns.
BONDAY, Robert ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Bonday, as a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine-gun fire.
BOONE, Raymond W. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. After receiving three severe wounds he continued in the advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918. Having been sent to the rear, he returned close to the advanced lines, where he assisted in bringing in the wounded.
BOS, Lambert ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Private Bos, with two other volunteers, flanked a machine-gun neat, and, after one of his comrades had been wounded, captured fourteen men and two machine guns. Later he aided in the capture of forty other prisoners in a dugout.
BOWER, George ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Aiding an infantry platoon which had been forced to withdraw because of heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Bower, while suffering from severe wounds, kept his guns in position, consolidating his location and preventing the danger of an enemy counterattack.
BOWMAN, Alexander H. ... Gunner
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. As Adjutant to the U. S. Debarkation Officer at Liverpool, England, who was also the U. S. Embarkation Officer at Southampton, England, he was directly entrusted with
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the debarkation of more than three-quarters of a million of United States troops of all arms, together with their equipment, their transfer by roil across England, and their further embarkation from the English channel ports, for transfer to France.
BRAINARD, Edwin H. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. As Battalion Commander. 1st Battalion, 15th Regiment, Field Artillery, during the Champagne Offensive, from the 2nd to the 12th of October 1918, he commanded his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.
BRANDON, Clyde ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3-9. 1918, for six days and nights Private Brandon, a battalion scout, worked unceasingly in supplying his battalion commander with accurate information, repeatedly volunteering for hazardous reconnaissances over fire-swept terrain, penetrating the enemy’s lines without hesitation to observe hostile positions, and also establishing liaison under conditions of exceptional difficulty.
BRAUTIGAN, George F. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois do Belleau, France, June 23. 1918. After carrying messages all night under intense artillery fire, he volunteered, with another soldier, and carried a wounded officer through the shell fire to a dressing station one kilometer away.
BRECKENRIDGE, James C. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as Naval Attaché to the American Legations at Christiania and Stockholm, and for a time also at Copenhagen. At nil of these points the service of information established and conducted was of great value to the United States and the Allied Powers.
BREWER, Everett R. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. On September 28, 1918, while on an air raid in company with Squadron 218 R. A. F. he was attacked over Cortemarck, Belgium by fifteen enemy scout planes. During the severe fight which followed his plane shot down two enemy scouts (one officially allowed), and although both himself and observer were very seriously wounded, he brought the plane safely back to the aerodrome. Lt. Brewer was shot through hip and his observer shot through the lungs. Considering the distance from Cortemarck to his aerodrome this is a remarkable instance.
BRIDGFORD, John V. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action south of Mouzon, France, November 11, 1918, Private Bridgford delivered an important message from his company to regimental headquarters. In the performance of this mission, exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery* fire, and in full view of the enemy machine gunners he swam the Meuse River. In spite of the great danger, he delivered the message as directed.
BROBERG, Carl J. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 9, 1918. When many members of his company had been killed and wounded, he went out onto the field under heavy machine-gun fire, and administered first aid to several wounded officers and soldiers and carried them to shelter in shell holes.
BROOKS, Charles W. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918. he displayed great courage and disregard for personal safety in repeatedly going through heavy machine-gun fire with messages.
BROOKS, Elbert E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. At Bouresche, France. June 6, 1918, he was conspicuous for heroic action in placing his body in front of his platoon leader while under heavy machine-gun fire, in order that he might dress the officer’s wounds. He was shot twice in the hip while shielding the body of his leader.
BROWN, Dilmus ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois dc Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other members of his squad had become casualties, Private Brown, single handed, charged and captured a hostile machine gun.
BROXUP, John, (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. He succeeded in bringing a wounded officer back to our lines when his company was forced back, to a new position by superior numbers.
BRUMMETT, James R. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-16, 1918. By effective use of an automatic rifle. Private Brummett defended
the left flank of his platoon, thereby preventing the enemy from reaching the rear of his lines. On several other occasions he volunteered and carried messages through terrific bombardment.
BUDDE, Q. W., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Villemontry, France, November 11, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Private Budde advanced in front of the line to determine whether a certain machine-gun position was hostile or friendly, and was killed by a machine-gun bullet.
BUFORD, D. L., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois dc Belleau, France, June 13, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Buford, with exceptional courage, continued to lead his section forward against a machine-gun nest, and captured it.
BURNES, J. F., (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. In the attack on Bois do Belleau, June 12, 1918, he was badly wounded, but completed the disposition of his platoon under violent fire. The injuries which he sustained in the performance of this self-sacrificing duty later caused death.
BUTTERFIELD, Olin J. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Corporal Butterfield's machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but calmly set up their machine gun. The gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also injured Corporal Butterfield and another member of the squad. Despite their injuries, they immediately reset the gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans when twenty feet distant, causing the Germans to break and retreat in disorder.
CAMPBELL, William E. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3-5, 1918. On the 3rd and 4th of October, while detailed on statistical work, he voluntarily assisted in giving first aid to the wounded. On October 5, 1918, when the enemy advanced within 300 yards of the dressing station, he took up a position in the lines helping in defence. Although twice wounded, he remained in action under heavy fire until the enemy had been repulsed.
CARBARY, James ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. During the attack on Bois de Belleau, France, June 12, 1918, he voluntarily made two trips in the open under terrific fire to within 50 yards of a machine gun and rescued, successfully, two wounded men.
CARHART, Joseph B. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with a small detachment of his men, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
CARTER, James ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. After having been wounded in the rapture of Bouresche, Franco, June 6, 1918, he displayed remarkable energy and courage in fearlessly attacking superior numbers of the enemy and materially aiding in their defeat.
CARTER, Joe ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism. On the 18th of July 1918, north of Vierzy, he gave a striking proof of bravery by following a tank with two Moroccans, in spite of an intense machine-gun fire. He captured sixty-three prisoners, one of them an officer.
CASEY, John ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, although wounded during a counter-attack he remained with his group, refusing to accept medical attention until assured that the enemy had retired and that his men were properly dug in.
CATES, Clifton B. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. While advancing with his company on the town of Bouresche, their progress was greatly hindered by withering machine-gun and artillery fire of the enemy, which caused many casualties, one of whom was his commanding officer. Taking command, Lieutenant Cates led them on to the objective, despite the fact that he was rendered temporarily unconscious by a bullet striking his helmet and that this was his first engagement. Exposing himself to extreme hazard, he reorganized his position with but a handful of men.
CHANDLER, Henry E. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. he fearlessly exposed himself to severe artillery and machine-gun fire and located machine-gun nests and sniper posts harassing his company and
hindering its advance. He then led his platoon forward in the face of heavy fire and destroyed the nests.
CHASE, Roy W. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. He assumed command of his platoon in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, during which he and his men captured two machine guns and killed their crews. He did not retire from the action until all of his men had been killed or wounded.
CHATMAN, Grover M. ... PH.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. While his platoon was occupying an out-post line in close proximity to the enemy, he voluntarily crossed an open space swept by machine-gun fire and overcame three snipers who had been harassing his platoon.
CHILD, Howard J. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Corporal Child, with four other men were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were foremast in their company at all times and acquitted themselves with such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
CHRISTENSEN, Leroy C. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Upon seeing his captain wounded and lying in an exposed position. Private Christenson left shelter and rendered him first aid. He then carried the officer from the area where he had been lying, which was subjected to an intense machine-gun and artillery barrage.
CLARK, Chalmers ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3-9, 1918. Displaying remarkable devotion to duty, Private Clark remained on duty, as a Battalion runner for six days and nights, almost without rest, continually risking his life in crossing fields swept by machine-gun and shell fire on liaison and reconnaissance missions, for which he volunteered. Each night, he organised and guided carrying parties, bringing food and water to the men in the front lines.
CLARK, Guy H. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wounded soldiers were lying in No Man's Land, he immediately volunteered to help carry them in. He made several trips over an area constantly shelled and subjected to machine-gun and rifle fire,
CLARKE, James L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. Although wounded in the attack on Bois de Belleau, France, he crossed through enemy territory to convey a message.
CLARKSTON, Samuel. ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, November 10-11, 1918. Leading the one remaining machine-gun crew across the River Meuse. Sergeant Clarkston, under trying conditions, established a stronghold from which he inflicted severe losses on the enemy.
COGSWELL, Julius C. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. Ha vine previously been wounded in the bombardment of La Cense Fram, France, he refused to be evacuated, and handled his platoon with marked skill and bravery in an assault on a formidable machine-gun position until seriously wounded on June 6, 1918.
COLE, Edward R., (Deceased) ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, his unusual heroism in leading his company under heavy fire enabled it to fight with exceptional effectiveness. Ilo personally worked fearlessly until he was mortally wounded.
COLE, Eli K. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious sendee in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the First Provisional Brigade of Marines, in Haiti-for his cordial co-operation with and support of, the Provisional Government of Haiti, and for his friendly and efficient efforts for the improvement of the educational and social conditions of the Haitian people.
COLE, James E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, on November 10, 1918. Ile was painfully wounded in the foot by a bursting shell which killed or wounded all the members of his gun crew but us soon ns he had obtained first-aid treatment he immediately returned to his comrades and worked all night under heavy shell fire carrying the wounded to the dressing station.
COLVIN, D. P., (Deceased). ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois do Belleau, France
June 13, 1918. With another soldier. Private Colvin advanced under the fire of the enemy machine gun, killed four of the crew and captured the gun.
CONE, Ben, (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, in the Bois de Belleau, France, he showed exceptional heroism and coolness by advancing with an automatic rifle on a strongly defended machine gun which he knew it was necessary to silence. He was killed while fearlessly going forward in this endeavor.
COOK, Howard C. ... Pvt.
U, S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Private Cook repeatedly volunteered and carried messages for his battalion commander through severe machine-gun and artillery tire. He also exposed himself in an open field for several hours under fire in order to locate enemy snipers and machine-gun nests.
COOK, Walter ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 6, 1918. Without regard for his own personal safety, he rescued two men who were buried with dirt by the explosion of a German ammunition dump, and refused to find cover for himself until every man of his command had found a place of safety.
COOPER, Oscar M. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Cooper, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine-gun fire.
CORBETT, Murl ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. Displayed unusual courage and devotion over and above the call of duty, in that on the 12th of Juno, 1918, after having been wounded while serving in the frontline he refused to be evacuated to the hospital. Sent to the rear by the Doctor from the Field Dressing Station he returned the following day to the company in the line and rendered splendid service in the action which immediately succeeded his return. This in the woods N. W. of Lucy la Bocage, France.
CORNELL, Percy D. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Captain Cornell courageously led his company thru heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in the attack on a strongly defended enemy position. His company held the exposed flank, and later when the battalion withdrew, he skillfully covered the other shifting units while exposed to heavy enemy fire.
CORNELL, W. R., (Deceased) ... Gunr.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry. Franco, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
COURTNEY, James ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Upon learning that a number of soldiers were lying wounded in No Man’s Land he immediately volunteered and made trips over an area swept by machine-gun and rifle fire until all the wounded had been carried to shelter.
COVERDELL, Vera A. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. After being wounded he dressed his own wounds and those of three men near him under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He reorganised his platoon, strengthened his position, and made written report before allowing himself to be evacuated.
CRABBE, Thomas P. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont Massif, France, October 4, 1918. He voluntarily left a sheltered position under intense enemy bombardment, dressed the wounds of four wounded men lying in a position exposed to intense enemy machine-gun fire, carried them one by one to a place of safety and then went for a stretcher-bearer to assist him in evacuating them.
CREPEAU, Louis J. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism near Belleau Woods, France, June 13, 1918. While carrying a message in the Bois de Belleau, he was surrounded by a detachment of Germans, who demanded his surrender. By his initiative and quick action he not only was able to return to our lines, but captured four of the Germans and brought them to our lines. He then selected a different route and delivered the message.
CROLL, George H. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in Chennery, France on November 2, 1918. He courageously entered three dugouts alone and captured 34 of the enemy.
CRONIN, R. P., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. In the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 0, 1918, under heavy machine-gun lire, he attempted to establish liaison with an adjoining French Unit, during which he was lulled.
CROSSEN, V. J., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Landres at St. Georges, France, November 1-4, 1918. While he was forming an attack a shell hit in the midst of his platoon. Disregarding the heavy counter-barrage, he reorganized his command and led them in attack, continuing for three days, when he was killed.
CROWTHER, O. C., (Deceased) ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France, he displayed the highest type of courage and leadership. After all the men near him had been killed or wounded, he captured one machine-gun and crew unaided, and while attempting to take a second, was himself killed.
CULNAN, John H. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, while assisting a wounded man to the rear he was himself wounded in the head, but carried out his mission, succeeding in bringing the other wounded man to the dressing station.
CUNNINGHAM, Alfred A. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in connection with the organization and training of the First Marine Aviation Force in the Uni tod States, and as commanding officer of this Aviation Force in France, where it served against the enemy and rendered valuable service as part of the Northern Bombing Group.
DALY, Daniel ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Sergeant Daly repeatedly performed deeds of heroism and great service on June 5, 1918. At the risk of his life he extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at Lucy la Bocage. On June 7, 1918, while his position was under violent bombardment, he visited all the gun crews of his company, then posted over a wide portion of the front to cheer his men. On June 10, 1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplacement unassisted and captured it by use of hand grenades and his automatic pistol. On the same day, during the German attack on Bouresche, he brought in wounded under fire.
DARGIS, Joseph A. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. In the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, he distinguished himself by being first in the charge of his platoon at all times; throughout the fighting he acquitted himself with conspicuous bravery.
DAY, Carl S. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to the Northern Bombing Group.
DE CARRE, Alphonse ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. Commanding a detachment of about sixty men in the rear of the attacking battalion, Captain De Carre continued forward alone, after the advance battalion had swerved to the right. About 160 yards distance he encountered deadly enemy machine-gun fire, but he continued on, capturing two guns. He then brought up his detachment and by exceptional handling effected the capture of an entire machine-gun company, consisting of three officers and one hundred sixty-nine men. His effort prevented the enemy from firing on our troops from the rear.
DENIG, Robert L. ... Maj.
'U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 3, 1918. While directing his battalion in cleaning out woods filled with enemy machine guns And snipers, himself severely wounded, he remained on duty until his mission had been accomplished.
DENNIS, C. A., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
DEPUE, D. T., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. When his platoon was held up by barbed-wire entanglements within thirty yards of an enemy machine-gun nest, he took an automatic rifle from a dead gunner near him and, firing as he advanced, charged through the wire. He fell twice, but reached the enemy position after his ammunition was exhausted, swinging the rifle above his head as a club upon the enemy defenders. When the platoon reached the enemy Private Depue was found lying mortally wounded among four enemy dead.
DEVLIN, Bert W. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. He demonstrated the highest degree of courage by offering his services and bringing the wounded to a place of safety from a region which was under constant shell and machine-gun fire.
DIETRICH, Carl ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. Throughout the operations of the 4th Brigade Marines at Soissons. St. Mihiel, Champagne and the Argonne, he was indefatigable in his attention to duty. He was frequently sent on important missions in the transmission of orders, establishing liaison and locution of elements of the command, under extremely difficult and dangerous circumstances. Days and nights without sleep he has always proved himself reliable, efficient and of great value and assistance.
DILLON, John E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. He was painfully wounded in the foot by a bursting shell which killed or wounded all the members of his gun crew, but as soon as he had obtained first-aid treatment he immediately returned to his comrades and worked all night under heavy shell fire carrying wounded to the dressing station.
DOCKX, F. J., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 8, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
DONAGHUE, Robert H. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France, in the Bois do Belleau, June 8, 1918. He led his platoon against violent fire to destroy a machine-gun position, killed or wounded eight Germans himself, and did not cease firing until overcome from loss of blood from his own injuries.
DOODY, John ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were, immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company which had been held up by the enemy’s fire.
DOUGHERTY, Neil F. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, France, November 2, 1918. Displaying conspicuous leadership, he led his platoon against an enemy battery while it was in action. Through his skillful manoeuvering, 42 prisoners, 10 pieces of artillery and 5 machine guns were captured.
DUNBECK, Charley ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Although wounded in the head and in a position exposed to intense machine-gun and artillery fire, he refused to be evacuated until he had personally given instructions to the second in command for carrying on the advance.
DUNCAN, D. F., (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
DUNLAP, Robert H. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. As Regimental Commander of the 17th Field Artillery, during the Argonne-Meuse Campaign, he displayed great ability as a leader and commander of men, and the success of his regiment was in no small measure due to his untiring energy and push, and to the offensive spirit which he displayed on many occasions.
DUNLAVY, H. D., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. He showed conspicuous courage in capturing a machine gun unassisted during the street fighting in Bouresche, France, on the night of June 6, 1918. He was killed in the repulse of the enemy on the night of June 7, 1918.
EDDY, William A. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. Near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 1918, while leader of a raiding patrol, he displayed great courage and devotion to duty by fearlessly entering dangerous areas and obtaining valuable information.
ELLIS, Earl H. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. As Adjutant, 4th Brigade Marines, he displayed utter disregard of personal hardship and danger, energetic application and an unfailing devotion to the duties of his office. he has ever shown himself ready for any emergency, even when he had been without sleep or rest for several days and nights at a
time. His keen analytical mind, quick grasp of intricate problems, resourcefulness, decision and readiness to take prompt action on important questions arising during the temporary absence of the Brigade Commander within the Brigade, have contributed largely to the success of the Brigade, rendered his services invaluable and won for him the high esteem and complete confidence of the Brigade Commander.
ENGEL, William F. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After locating a machine-gun nest, he destroyed one of the guns and returned to our lines with valuable information concerning the location of the machine-gun nest.
EVANS, Frank E. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as Adjutant, 6th Regiment Marines. During the trying events of the early part of June, 1918, while in action against the enemy at Belleau Woods, he carried the administrative burdens of his regiment with great efficiency. His untiring efforts, constant diligence, and intelligent transmission of orders from the Brigade Commander during a number of days when his Regimental Commander was in an advanced headquarters and not always in communication, contributed in no small degree to the successful part played by the 6th Regiment in the operations against the enemy from the 1st to the 16th of June, 1918.
FAGA, William H. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism In action near Ardennes, France, November 1, 1918. Just as he was to be evacuated to the rear because of severe wounds, he saw that his platoon was without a commander, both leaders having become casualties. Returning to the lines, he assumed command for the remainder of the attack, successfully accomplishing his mission.
FARRANT, O. C., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action on Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. He led his section with remarkable coolness and courage in the advance under heavy fire of machine guns and artillery. He was severely wounded but continued to advance, thereby setting such an inspiring example to the men of his section that they routed the enemy.
FAY, John H. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry. France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed extraordinary heroism in the disposition of his machine guns under particularly difficult conditions. Opposed by superior forces, his utter indifference to personal danger furnished un example which inspired his men to success.
FEIGLE, William M.
... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. While an ammunition train was passing through a town, one of the trucks was struck by a shell and set on fire. The blazing truck was abandoned and, knowing that it soon would explode and kill all those in the vicinity, Sergeant Feigle jumped on the truck and drove it to the outskirts of the town, thereby saving the lives of at least 35 people.
FERGUSON, William J. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Villemontry, France, November 10, 1918. Corporal Ferguson and a companion went out ahead of the line and silenced u machine gun which threatened to hold up the advance of his company.
FISCHER, R. McG., (Deceased) ...Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
FLEITZ, Morris F. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. He showed extraordinary heroism and faithfulness in the face of great danger, remaining on arduous duty without rest for two days, under constant fire, to supply his battalion with rations and ammunition on June 9-10, 1918, and in the attack on Bois de Belleau, France, he made two trips with ammunition in broud daylight and in plain view of the enemy and carried ammunition across the field under heavy shell fire.
FLETCHER, Harry B. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. After being severely wounded in the capture of Bouresche, France, June 6, 1918, he refused to go to the rear for treatment, but remained at his post and urged on his men to renewed efforts.
FLOCKEN, John B. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the rapture of Bouresche, France, June 6, 1918, he was twice hit in the leg, but he dragged his automatic rifle two hundred yards forward and opened fire on an enemy machine gun, and silenced it.
FLYNN, F. J., (Deceased) ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example of hitherto untried troops.
FOWLER, Edward C. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blum; Mont, France, October 2-3, 1918. On October 2nd, he led his men into an advance trench and cleared it of the enemy without a casualty. That night, he went out alone and killed the crew of n machine-gun nest with bombs. During the attack on Blanc Mont the following morning, he led his men, capturing about 80 prisoners and 15 machine-guns. After consolidating his position on Blanc Mont, he went out alone and while exposed to artillery fire, sniped the crew of a machine-gun nest.
FOX, Daniel R. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. He volunteered and curried an important message across a heavily shelled area, returning through a barrage to report the result of his mission. Later, after being wounded, he remained on duty for four hours, carrying messages across a field swept by machine-gun fire.
FOX, Wade E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Under constant shell and machine-gun fire for three days, he performed his duties as runner with exceptional courage and daring establishing efficient service between company and battalion headquarters.
FRANK, George P. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918, he showed exceptional bravery and coolness in leading his platoon against superior numbers of the enemy strongly fortified in a machine-gun nest, which he captured and held.
FRAZIER, W. D., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve aa an example to hitherto untried troops.
FRYE, John G. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. Private Frye, a platoon runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying important messages through a heavy enemy barrage.
FULLER, E. C., (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. While fearlessly exposing himself in an artillery barrage for the purpose of getting his men into a position of security in the attack on Bois do Belleau, on June 12, 1918, he was killed and thereby gave his life in an effort to protect his men.
FUNK, Peter ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Private Funk, together with his corporal, advanced under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to a forward position, where Private Funk operated the machine gun, doing great damage to the enemy. These two remained with their gun in a fur-advanced position alone until their ammunition was exhausted.
FURR, Walter E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, June 19, 1918. Unaided, Private Furr crept forward in advance of his line, searched an underground tunnel, captured five Germans and brought them back through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
FURY, William H. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 10, 1918. He remained in a building subjected to heavy shell fire and mustard gas and made coffee for wounded men until the building was almost entirely demolished by the enemy shell fire.
GALLIFORD, Walter T. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. He served as Intelligence Officer of the Fourth Marine Brigade in the operations of the Brigade on the Champagne and the Argonne-Meuse fronts. During the important phases of the attack north of the Argonne, November 1-11, 1918, when it was imperative that accurate and first-hand information be obtained, he voluntarily visited the front line and returned with valuable information which successfully influenced subsequent operations.
GEER, Prentice S. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. In Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, having become isolated when the enemy counter-attacked his group, he courageously charged with a bayonet and, with the assistance of his comrades, captured a machine-gun crew and repulsed the attack at that point.
GEIGER, Frank F. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Forest of Argonne, France,
November 1, 1918. He displayed great coolness and courage in leading his section against machine-gun positions. He was later severely wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest unaided.
GEIGER, Roy S. ...
Capt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of Airplane Squadron No. 2, in which capacity he trained and led this Squadron on bombing raids against the enemy.
GIBBONS, J. J., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Belleau Woods, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
GIBSON, Charles S. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville. France, November 1, 1918. He volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
GIBSON. Raymond ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, on June 8, 1918, he handled alone a Chauchat rifle with such accuracy in the face of an extremely heavy fire that his platoon was enabled to move against the enemy machine-gun platoon.
GILBERT, Leslie T. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. He volunteered to rescue a comrade from a most violent barrage. Although severely wounded while performing this courageous deed, he continued until his task was accomplished.
GLENDINNING, Henry P. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. On October 3 and 4, in the Blanc Mont region, showed fine qualities of command as well as remarkable valor and an absolute disregard of danger. Ile directed the advance of his men and personally saw to it that the wounded were promptly evacuated.
GLUCKSMAN, Samuel ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. After capturing a prisoner, Private Glucksman forced his captive to lead him to a dugout containing twenty of the enemy, whom he also captured. Later after being wounded he returned to the front line after securing first-aid treatment and continued in action until his wound forced him to be evacuated.
GODBEY, Arnold D. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, France. On June 6, 1918, he volunteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine-gun fire and snipers. Upon gaining permission to perform this duty he bravely continued the hazardous work, with the aid of other volunteers, until all had been rescued.
GRANT, John, (Deceased) ... 1st Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve us an example to hitherto untried troops.
GRIFFIN, W. L., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
GROFF, John ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, while out with a patrol to obtain information essential to his commander, he was attacked by a German patrol of superior numbers. With six men he attacked the enemy, inflicted heavy losses upon them, and drove them back into the German lines.
GUILLION, Otto ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, he advanced ahead of his platoon into a ravine and captured, single-handed, a German officer and four men.
GUSTAFSON, John A. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 23, 1918. During an advance by his company, he, then sergeant, directed a charge on an enemy machine gun emplacement, destroying 4 guns and taking 28 prisoners. Later in the attack he alone charged a machine-gun nest, killing one gunner, wounding another, and causing the remaining three to surrender.
HAEFLIGER, Fred ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advanced infantry was forced to withdraw, Private Haefliger’s machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but calmly set up their machine-gun. The gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also wounded Private Haefliger and another member of the squad. Despite
their injuries, they immediately reset the gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans when twenty feet distant, causing the Germans to break and retreat in disorder.
HAMILTON, George W. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de Belleau, Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. He displayed the highest type of courage and leadership when on the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle his command was under decimating fire of machine guns from the front and both flanks. All of his officers but one and most of his non-commissioned officers having been killed or wounded, he passed up arid down his front line and, by his personal bravery, inspired his men to valiant and successful combat under especially difficult conditions.
HANEY, John ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France. November 10, 1918. He displayed exceptional courage in voluntarily advancing on and destroying machine guns which were firing directly on his company.
HANSEN, William, (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops
HANSON, R. W. ... Corp,
U. S. M. C. For heroic conduct in rescuing his comrade. Private William A. Weaver, U. S. M. C., from a position exposed to heavy machine gun and artillery fire. Private Weaver had been seriously wounded at Soissons on the morning of July 19th, 1918, when at the risk of their own lives Corporal Hanson and Earl S. Grauer, ex-Pharmacist’s Mate, U. S. N., went out in front of our own lines close to the lines of the enemy and stopped the flow of blood from the wounds of Private Weaver, and after binding his wounded leg, carried him to a position of shelter from the fire of the enemy, thereby saving his life.
HARDIMAN, Michael J. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During the offensive operations at Blanc Mont he volunteered and went into No Man's Land, under intense machine-gun fire, and brought in a wounded man.
HART, Jack S. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 16, 1918. Acting as company commander, Lieutenant Hart advanced with the first wave of infantry to locate favorable positions for his guns. He discovered an enemy machine gun which he alone attacked, and though severely wounded, succeeded in capturing the gun and taking the crew prisoners.
HAWS, Edward H. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 2-9, 1918. Throughout eight days of fighting, Private Haws fearlessly and tirelessly carried messages between his company and battalion headquarters, through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire.
HECKMAN, Jacob H. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau. France, June 26, 1918. With the assistance of three sergeants, he started out to destroy the final stand of the enemy in the Bois de Belleau, an impregnable position, where enemy guns were concealed by rocks and heavy shrubbery. Armed with only a pistol, he rushed the nest, which was offering the must violent resistance, and captured one officer and ninety mon. Each of his men destroyed a nest and captured two of the enemy at each position. Alter effecting the complete reduction of the lost element, he marched his prisoners in under a severe and harassing fire of the retreating enemy.
HEWITT, C. U., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France. June 0, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of the extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
HIGGINSON, W. P., (Deceased) ...1st Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry. France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve aa an example to hitherto untried troops.
HILL, Fred W. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Regardless of personal danger, he showed conspicuous bravery in carrying ammunition from the dump into the fighting line in the face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire in the Bois as Belleau, on June 8, 1918. Learning of the need of hand grenades, he carried them forward without waiting for orders.
HILLER, Walter S. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Belle Font Farm, France, November 10, 1918. Under direct fire from seven enemy machine guns, he led a detachment across the River Meuse and destroyed a machine-sun neat which occupied a dominating position one thousand yards in advance of his company.
HIRST, Samuel C. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont. France, October 5, 1918. Together with another soldier Private Hirst, successfully completed the capture of a machine gun, destroying it and killing two of the crew. Fighting his way back to his own lines, he furnished valuable information concerning enemy machine-gun emplacements.
HOFFMAN, Leonard L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont. France, October 5, 1918. He showed exceptional courage in volunteering and carrying an important message through a heavy machine-gun barrage after another soldier met death in attempting to do so.
HOLCOMB, Thomas. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. During all the above services Lieutenant Colonel Holcomb performed all of his duty in a most commendable manner, proved himself a brave, active, resourceful officer by his zealous and intelligent attention to duty as well as
personal courage and fearlessness in the face of the enemy. He was awarded by the French Government a Croix de Guerre with palms and the Cross of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. As a mark of my appreciation of his services during the period I have recommended him for American Decorations.
HOPE, Edward G. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry. France, on June 6, 1918, he displayed coolness and courage in directing his platoon in attack, during which he was badly wounded, but refused assistance until wounded men near him had been treated.
HOPTA, J. L., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. He captured an enemy machine gun and its crow single-handed under a heavy concentrated machine-gun fire.
HOUCHINS, L. C., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. During an enemy counterattack, Corporal Houchins voluntarily left a sheltered position and, in entire disregard for his own safety, set up his gun in the open on the advancing enemy. He broke up the counter attack within one hundred yards of our line.
HUFFSTATER, L. D., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the engagement that resulted in the capture of Bouresche on June 18. 1918, he carried wounded men across a field swept by artillery and machine-gun fire.
HUFSTEDLER, Erie C. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. After being severely wounded in the occupation of Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918. he refused to go to the rear. He remained and assisted with the wounded, displaying great self-sacrifice and devotion to duty.
HUGHES, George D. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. He conducted a patrol to the front, located machine-gun nests, and gained contact with the enemy under very severe artillery and machine-gun fire, and set an example of calmness and courage under these hazardous conditions.
HUGHES, John A. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as Battalion Commander. 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines. In the operations of his battalion at Belleau Woods from the 10th to the 13th of June, 1918, he showed himself a gallant, courageous and determined commander of men. Inflicting severe losses on the enemy, capturing many prisoners, twenty machine guns, six minnenwerfers and other booty, the brilliant success of this battalion was in a great measure due to his coolness in all crises, unfailing good humor and accurate judgment. He led his men superbly under most trying conditions against the most distinguished elements of the German Army, administering to those organisations their first defeat.
HULBERT, H. L., (Deceased) ... Maj. Gen.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry. France, June 6, 1918, he displayed extraordinary heroism during attack on the enemy's lines, during which time he constantly exposed himself to the enemy's fire without regard for personal danger, thereby assuring the delivery of supplies.
HUMPHREYS, A. E., Jr. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating
with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
HUNT, Leroy P. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France on October 3-4. 1918, After six hours of severe fighting, Captain Hunt and his men succeeded in reducing a large section of trenches and machine-gun neats and captured 300 prisoners. On October 4. near St. Etienne, he constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while leading his men toward their objective. His gallant conduct gave his men confidence to completely route superior forces concentrating for a counter-attack.
HUNTER, D. A., (Deceased) ... 1st Sgt.
U. S. M. C. During the attack at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he fearlessly exposed himself and encouraged all men near him, although he himself was wounded three times. He subsequently died of wounds.
HURLEY, Paul T. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy. France, July 19, 1918. he displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had boon held up by the enemy's fire.
HUSTED, C. S., (Deceased). ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Displayed great courage and disregard for his own safety, he volunteered to carry an important message through a heavy machine-gun barrage, losing his life in attempting to carry out his mission.
INGALLS, John J. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Wounded In the assault on machine-gun positions, in the Bois do Belleau, France, June 6, 1918, he refused to be evacuated, but assisted in the evacuation of the wounded, thereby displaying great qualities of self-sacrifice and devotion to duty.
INMAN, Leon W. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont. France, October 4, 1918. He led his platoon in attack, setting an example by keeping several yards in advance of the men. He also assisted in dressing the wounds of members of his platoon under machine-gun and artillery fire. After being wounded. he remained with his platoon until ordered to leave by the medical officer.
ISRAEL, Frederick ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Israel twice volunteered and carried messages to the front line along a road swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
JOHNSON, Gillis A. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4. 1918. He volunteered and led an attack upon enemy machine-gun positions under intense machine-gun and artillery barrage, and although severely wounded in the leg succeeded in cleaning out several machine-gun nests, capturing guns and number of prisoners.
JOHNSTON, Scott M., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. With a small detachment, Lieut. Johnston charged a machine gun which was inflicting severe losses on the American lines. Although seriously wounded, he stayed with his men until ordered to a dressing station by his company commander.
JONES, Harold A. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
JORDAN, Jack ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne. France, October 4, 1918. After all the other members of their crews had become casualties. Corporal Jordan and another soldier advanced with their gun through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to an advanced position and put up their gun in action in support of Infantry. They remained in this position after the Infantry hod retired and until their ammunition was exhausted.
JORDAN, Richard O. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from u hostile machine-gun neat, Private
Jordan, with 3 other soldiers, volunteered and made an attack on the neat with bombs and rifles killing 3 members of the crew and capturing 25 others together with 3 machine guns.
JUSTESEN, William A. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. He displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby opening a line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's file.
KANE, Tony W. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. He reconnoitered the position of enemy machine-guns which were holding up the advance of his company across the Meuse. After he had located them, he alone silenced the fire of two guns, thus making possible the continuance of his company’s advance.
KAULSKY, Frank ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge. France, October 4, 1918. Private Kaulsky volunteered to rescue a wounded comrade from a violent barrage, and, although he was wounded, he successfully accomplished his mission.
KELLER, Theodore ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 1-2, 1918. Working through three desperate counter-attacks of the enemy. Set grant Keller established liaison with the adjacent division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all times, despite the hazards under which he worked.
KELLY, Francis J. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne. France, on "October 4, 1918. After all other officers of his company had become casualties. Lieut. Kelly took command, and while able to retire to a stronger position, yet he ordered an advance against greatly superior numbers, breaking the enemy’s attack and taking many prisoners.
KEYSER, Ralph S. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. While attached to the Fifth Marines, Major Keyser participated in the battles of the Chateau-Thierry
Sector. June 10th to July 10th; in the counter-thrust southwest of Soissons, July 18th to 19th; and as member of the General Staff of the Second Division he participated in the occupation of the Marbache Sector (just north of Nancy) August 12th-16th; the St. Mihiel salient September 2-16th; the battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, October 1st to 10th, and the battle of the Meuse-Argonne, November 1-11th; the march to the Rhine; the occupation of the Coblenz Bridge Head, and return of the Second Division to the United States. In all these operations, Major Keyser directed the workings of his important department very efficiently, and with marked success. The services rendered by this officer were conspicuous; highly meritorious, and in duty of great responsibility.
KIDDER, H. P., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 2-3, 1918. On the morning of October 2, he led a small patrol into enemy trenches and captured two strong machine-gun positions which were menacing his company. On October 3rd, hr, with his platoon, attacked and captured four machine-gun nests and many prisoners, after which he went to the aid of two of his wounded men. While attempting to better his position in the fare of heavy machine-gun and artillery fire he was killed.
KNESS, Karl F. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne. France, October 4, 1918. He volunteered and assisted a wounded comrade to get to the rear, going through an area swept by terrific machine-gun and artillery fire for a distance of more than a kilometer. Ile carried the wounded man the greater part of the distance.
KORMAN, Frank A. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. When volunteers were called for to rescue another member of his company who wm severely wounded, he responded and in plain view of the enemy carried his wounded comrade to shelter through heavy machine-gun fire.
KRUEZMAN, William A. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Ile volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine guns, returning with several prisoners.
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KUKOSKI, John ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry. France, On June 6, 1918, alone he charged a machine gun and with the utmost bravery captured it and its crew, including one officer.
LANK, Herschel V. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 20, 1018. Ile volunteered and successfully carried messages from Vierzy to the front line near Tigny, through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, after two others had been detailed for the duty and failed to get through.
LARSEN, Henry L.. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment Marines. On October 4. 1918, his battalion was leading in the attack made by the 5th Marines, while operating with the 4th French Army, east of Rheims. The French troops on his left not being advanced and the Brigade on his right being somewhat in rear of the advance, his battalion had both flanks exposed. In spite of this, his coolness and personal bravery enabled him to hold on to the ground gained. The Germans repeatedly counter-attacked, in one instance directly from his left rear, and his position throughout the whole day was under a most severe artillery and machine-gun fire. He constantly visited the most exposed parts of his lines and encouraged his men by his inspiring example.
LAUGHLIN, George McC. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
LAY, Harry R. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. At Vierzy. France, July 18, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Lay, attached to the staff of the 4th Brigade, pressed forward and was with the foremost waves in the capture of the town. He was zealous, cool and courageous, and was an inspiration to the men. Colonel Lay with six men detached from their companies, rounded up and took to the rear eight hundred German prisoners. He then returned and gave himself to forwarding the success of the attack without any regard to his personal safety. It is considered that he displayed extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty.
LEE, Will H. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. During an advance of his company he volunteered to carry a wounded comrade to a place of safety through hostile machine-gun fire. He later brought a wounded soldier from No Man's Land through a heavy machine-gun and artillery barrage.
LEGENDRE, James H. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. He displayed exceptional bravery in organizing and leading a party of volunteers through heavy machine-gun fire, for the purpose of securing two wounded men on the Lucy-Torey Roods, June 6, 1918.
LEITNER, Aloysus ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. On June 12, 1918. in the attack on Bois de Belleau, France, although seriously wounded, he displayed extraordinary heroism in assisting to capture three officers and one hundred sixty-nine men of the enemy forces, after which he continued forward and aided in taking six more prisoners, who were operating a machine gun. The wounds received while performing these valiant deeds have since proved fatal.
LIENHARD, Jacob
... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary' heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. He led his men in an attack on a strongly held enemy position through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and although severely wounded, continued to lead and encourage his men.
LINDGREN, Edward
E. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During an attack on a strong enemy position, under terrific machine-gun and artillery fire, he led his platoon to the support of the platoon operating on his left, rallying men from another company, who had become separated from their organizations, to his support. Although severely wounded, he remained in action until the position was consolidated.
LINDSEY, Clinton S. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June A, 1918. he displayed commendable gallantry when he voluntarily sought permission to leave shelter and. at great exposure to himself rescued a helpless wounded officer from an open field.
LOCKE, K. W.,
(Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 8, 1918. he gave the
supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
LONG, Charles G. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M C. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as assistant to the Major General Commanding, and as Officer-in-Charge of the organization and distribution of the personnel of the Marine Corps, both for duty with the Navy and with the American Expeditionary Force in France.
LOOMIS, Casey V. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. During an enemy counterattack he voluntarily left sheltered position and, in entire disregard for his own safety set up his gun in the open under heavy enemy fire. By securing enfilading fire on the advancing enemy he broke up the counter-attack within one hundred yards of our line.
LOTSPIECH, Orr V. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France. July 19, 1918. While passing through an unusual barrage of artillery fire and machine-guns, he had his leg broken by a bullet. Undaunted, he dragged himself to the post of command and reported to his company commander that his mission had been completed, thus saving the dispatch of another runner.
LOWE, William O. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action east of Cunel, Verdun sector, France, October 7, 1918. While staking the advance lines of the 80th Division he was suddenly attacked by a formation of eight enemy machines (Fokkcr type), which dived out of a nearby cloud bank. Although greatly outnumbered he succeeded in shooting down one out of control and disabled a second so that it was forced to land. Later, on the same mission, he was again attacked by a patrol of five enemy scout machines, and in a running fight he drove these off and successfully completed his mission.
LUKINS, F. T., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
LULOFF, Zalme ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 4, 1918. Disregarding his personal safety, Private Luloff showed marked bravery by carrying messages through heavy machine-gun fire, and after his captain was wounded he rendered valuable assistance in establishing and maintaining liaison between the platoons of his company.
LYNG, Arthur E. ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. While engaged in scouting he discovered the enemy forming a surprise attack against an unprotected portion of his lines. He quickly organized a sufficient force to destroy the enemy's plans and accomplished the capture of ten of the raiding party and six machine guns.
LYSTER, Wayne G. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-5, 1918. He, as a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell lire.
MACKIE, Elton E. ... Pvt.
For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. As a runner he carried messages over territory which was subject to constant shell fire, exhibiting singular courage and devotion to duty.
MADSEN, E. T., (Deceased) ... 1st Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
MARKLEY, George, (Deceased) ... 1st Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, October 4, 1918. He volunteered to ascertain the position of enemy machine guns enfilading his company. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire he explored the enemy’s lines and secured valuable information. Later, when his company was ordered to attack, he preceded the line as scout and was killed.
MARLOWE, Fred M. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Moulin-St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. He had just taken command of his platoon, owing to the senior platoon sergeant having been wounded, when the advancing line was held up by a concentration of enemy machine-gun fire. Taking two other soldiers with him, he rushed a German
machine-gun neat and put it out of action. The capture of this neat compelled the surrender of the remaining machine gunners in the vicinity, and the line was again able to advance. Eighty prisoners and nine machine guns were captured through this bold exploit.
MARSHALL, Ralph W. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, on June 6 and 8, 1918, he demonstrated conspicuous bravery and coolness in fearlessly exposing himself to heavy fire from machine guns, rifles and hand grenades in order that he might procure accurate information regarding the movements of the enemy.
MATHIAS, Jean ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 11, 1918. After all the other members of his group had been killed or wounded by fire from enemy machine guns. Private Mathias charged the gun position alone, killing three of the crew and capturing the gun.
MATTHEWS, Hugh ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. While attached to Headquarters, Second Division, he participated in the occupation of the Toulon-Tryon Sectors, on the Heights of the Meuse, between Verdon and St. Mihiel, March 14 to May 15, 1918; and in the battles in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, June 1st to July 10th; southwest of Soissons, July 18-10th; the occupation of the Marbache Sector, just north of Nancy, Aug 7th to 10th; the battle of St. Mihiel, September 12th to 16th; the battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, Oct. 1st to 10th; and the battle of Meuse-Argonne, Nov. 1st to 11th; the march to the Rhino; the occupation of the Coblenz Bridge Head: and the return of the Second Division to the United States. As Assistant Chief of Staff, in charge of the Department of Administration, there came under his jurisdiction all matters pertaining to the supply and transportation of the troops, discipline, health, etc., in short he had supervision over the work of the Adjutant, Quartermaster, Commissary, Ordnance Officer, Judge Advocate, Chief Surgeon. Chief of Engineers, Senior Chaplain, and the Welfare Organisations.
MCCOY, Charles T. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as a runner. Private McCoy demonstrated the highest courage in carrying messages over hazardous territory under constant shell and machine-gun fire.
MC COY, J. C., (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. lulled in action at Chateau-Thierry, Franco, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will servo as an example to hitherto untried troops.
MC CULLOUGH, Thomas L. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as an observer in the First Marine Aviation Force at the Front in Franco. He participated successfully in numerous air raids into enemy territory and on September 9, 1918, while flying over Cortemarck, Belgium, was attacked by night enemy scouts. He shot down ono of the enemy planes and fought off the others until his gun jammed and he was forced out of action.
MC GRAW, John K. ... 1st Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession. It appears that on October 28. 1918, there had been received at the aerodrome of Squadron C, First Aviation Force in France, 1500 live bombs in individual wooden crates. An aeroplane piloted by Lieutenant Ralph Talbot crashed into this pile of live bombs, caught fire and was completely burned. The fire spread to the crates of bombs and an explosion was imminent. Sergeant McGraw impressed the nearest men into service and dragged the burning crates of bombs off the pile while other men rolled them in the mud until the fire was extinguished. Sergeant McGraw's presence of mind and courage undoubtedly prevented a serious explosion, which would unquestionably have resulted in the destruction of the entire aerodrome and probable loss of life as well, and it is believed that this action should be appropriately recognised.
MC HENRY, John, Jr., (Deceased) ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary devotion to duty, traveling two nights in order to take part in the action at Somme-Py, France. October 3, 1918, after having been released from a hospital, although offered a detail that would have kept him out of danger he insisted on taking his platoon into the firing line. With disregard for danger he was well in advance of the leading wave of his platoon when he was killed by enemy machine-gun fire.
MC ILVAIN, William M. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of Airplane Squadron No. 2. in which capacity he trained and led this Squadron on bombing raids against the enemy.
MC INTYRE,
William. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy. France, July 19, 1918. Private McIntyre with three other soldiers
raptured a machine gun which was holding up the 55th Company of Marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for them to expose themselves to the fire of this gun.
MC KINNEY, Darel J. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, on June 6, 1918, although severely wounded he refused to go to the rear for treatment. Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon to the attack, inflicting great losses upon the enemy.
MC LEOD, Herman T. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. He was prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 6, 1918; was foremost in his company at all times and acquitted himself with such distinction that he was an example for the remainder of his company.
MC NULTY, John ... 1st Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action between Blanc Mont and St. Etienne. France, October 4. 1918. Although he was severely wounded during an enemy counter-attack, he voluntarily remained in the firing-line under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, operating a machine gun, the crews of which had all been killed or wounded. By staying at his post until the enemy was repulsed and he was ordered to the rear by his commanding officer, he furnished an inspiring example to the other members of his company.
MELCHER, Edward J. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France. June 25, 1918. Wounded in the head and thigh. Corporal Me1cher nevertheless continued valiantly to lead his group through machine-gun and rifle fire to their objective.
MESSINGER, Elias J. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,1918. Private Messinger with three other soldiers captured a machine gun which was holding up the 55th Company of Marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for them to expose themselves to the fire of this gun.
MEYER, Albert ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. While on duty ns a stretcher bearer for his company he rushed into the open to rescue another soldier threatened with capture, in the face of a large force of advancing Germans. He killed two of the enemy and brought in the soldier to a place of safety.
MILES, T. H., Jr., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
MILLER, Hugh S. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, he captured two of the enemy single handed. Although ordered to the rear twice because of illness, he returned to his command voluntarily and continued to fight with it vigorously throughout the advance.
MILLER, Thomas A. O. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. He volunteered and carried a message through terrific shell and machine-gun fire. In the performance of this mission he suffered the loss of a leg from an exploding shell.
MILLS, Bruce H. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, Franco, October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun nest, Private Mills, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three members of the crow and capturing twenty-five others together with three machine guns.
MINCEY, G. A., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
MINNIS, John A. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy, France, July 15, 1918. During the enemy drive, he fearlessly reorganized a unit that had lost its officers and held his position against an enemy assault. A short time later he gallantly led 15 men in a counter-attack under heavy machine-gun fire. He repulsed the enemy and captured 24 prisoners.
MONTAG, Bernard W. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19. 1918. Corporal Montag and three comrades, Privates McIntyre, Messinger and Wood, captured a machine gun which was holding
up the company of marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for them to expose themselves to the fire of this gun. Even though Corporal Montag and Privates McIntyre and Messinger were wounded during the advance, the party continued forward and succeeded.
MONTAGUE, Robert L. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. During the advance in the battle of Meuse-Argonne, November 1, 1918, this officer organized a detachment of fifteen men and entered the town of St. Georges from the rear, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, capturing machine-gun nests, thereby enabling his company to advance.
MOORE, William B. ... 2nd Lt,
U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, he volunteered and took a truckload of ammunition and material into Bouresche, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.
MORAN, Patrick J. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Passing from one gun to another, at all times exposing himself to great danger, carrying ammunition and encouraging his comrades, he showed great devotion to duty. When his company commander had become seriously wounded he left his place of shelter and carried him to a first-aid station.
MORELAND, Oscar E. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3-5, 1918. Although he was wounded, he refused to go to the rear, but remained on duty throughout the two days’ action, during which time he distinguished himself in grenade fighting at close range, organizing the flank of this company und holding it against three counter attacks, and killing or capturing all the members of a hostile patrol.
MORSE, Edmond H. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in duties of great responsibility as Embarkation officer at the Port of Southampton, and subsequently as Embarkation Officer at the Port of Liverpool, England, in 1917 and 1918. In both of these positions his performance of duty was conspicuously able under conditions of great difficulty. By unsparing application to the work, and by tact, sound judgment and ability he secured and maintained the cordial co-operation of the British Military and Naval authorities, working jointly with him in the successful accomplishment of this important task of handling, without loss or mishap, some three-fourths of a million American troops through the United Kingdom to English Channel ports, for further transfer to France.
MOSELEY, Gaines ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. As commander of an assault company, Capt. Moseley displayed exceptional courage in carrying his line forward during u heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage.
MULTER, Walton L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. He voluntarily went forward for a distance of eight hundred meters under heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left there the night before when the advance patrols had been withdrawn.
MURRAY, Charles I.
... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. He displayed conspicuous bravery and efficiency during the advance upon Bouresche, France, on the night of June 6, 1918. Having been shot through both arms by machine-gun fire and being no longer able to advance, he refused assistance and walked to the rear alone.
MYERS, Demarr E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. He volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
NAEGLE, Hans M. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Villemontry, France. November 10, 1918. Private Naegle and a companion went out ahead of the line and silenced & machine gun which threatened to hold up the advance of his company.
NAGAZYNA, John J. ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the attack on Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. During a critical time in the assault against Tigny, when his company had suffered heavy losses, he set an example of personal bravery and determination as to inspire his men to success. At a time when it seemed impossible to advance any further, his fearlessness in moving up and down his lines to steady his
men encouraged them to go forward against heavy odds and take and hold their objective.
NELSON, Robert L. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as Aide-de-Camp to the Division Commander. 2nd Division, in the operations at St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont Ridge and the Meuse-Argonne. Hits service in that capacity greatly contributed to the efficiency, discipline and morale of the 2nd Division.
NOBLE, Alfred H. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, June 6-8, 1918, he was conspicuous for his judgment and personal courage in handling his company in attacks against superior numbers in strongly fortified machine-gun positions. His fortitude and initiative enabled his command each time to achieve success.
NORMAN, H. C., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as a pilot in the First Marine Aviation Force, at the front in France.
While on a bombing raid into enemy territory, October 22. 1918, he became separated from the other planes of his formation, owing to heavy fog and while so cut off was attacked by seven enemy scout planes. In the engagement which ensued he behaved with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, continuing the fight against overwhelming odds until he himself was killed and his plane shot down.
NORSTRAND, Carl J. ... Sgt. Maj.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, when his presence was not demanded in the performance of the normal duties of his office, he volunteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine-gun fire, and continued this heroic work with the aid of other volunteers until all had been recovered.
NUTTING, L. H., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. He voluntarily advanced two hundred yards beyond the front lines to locate enemy machine-gun nests, signaling back their positions to the other members of his detachment, who immediately destroyed them. He was killed in returning to our lines.
O’KELLEY, Grover C. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6-8, 1918, he displayed the greatest qualities of courage and leadership in assaults against strong enemy machine-gun positions, and was severely wounded in the performance of this splendid duty.
OLDS, Arthur ... Sgt
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France. October 2-3, 1918. After all the runners had been wounded. Sergeant Olds volunteered to act as a runner and made several trips through machine-gun and artillery fire.
OLSEN, Eynar F. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine buses, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
OLSEN, Joseph E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. While his platoon was following the advance of an infantry platoon which had become separated, Private Olsen was seriously wounded in the foot by machine-gun fire. At the edge of heavy brushwood, a company of German infantry was encountered, and Private Olsen, who had been forced to fall some distance behind, rushed forward as best he could and set up his tripod, acting us leader until the enemy was repulsed.
OTTO, W. H., (Deceased) ... Carp,
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
OVERTON, John W. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. While valiantly leading his platoon in attack against the enemy, under severe machine-gun and artillery fire, he was mortally wounded. His courageous conduct had a great moral effect upon his men and helped to ensure the success of the attack.
OVERTON, M. C., (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For repeated acts of heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 2-10, 1918. When his battalion was halted by severe fire, he attacked and reduced a strong enemy machine-gun nest, and moving forward, captured a field piece which was firing point blank at his company. He was wounded the next day, but he refused to be evacuated, and continued to
lead his command with skill and courage throughout the engagement. On October 8, after occupying St. Etienne without casualties in his company, he went through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to establish liaison with another company, his conspicuous gallantry inspiring his men to repel two strong counter-attacks.
PARKER, D. M., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. He voluntarily joined an officer and with him attacked and silenced a strong machine-gun nest menacing the left flank of the line. He held the position in the face of strong opposition until he was fatally wounded by a sniper.
PARMLEY, W. B., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
PAULEY, Willard E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. He showed the greatest determination and courage at Bois de Belleau, on June 2, 1918, when he maintained communication between the firing line and his headquarters by visual signaling. Knocked down twice, he remained at iiis post in the open for several hours under heavy shell fire.
PENDLETON, Joseph H. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the Second Provisional Brigade of Marines in support of the Government of Santo Domingo; for the wise and successful administration of important offices in the Government, entrusted to his charge; and in general, for unfailing efforts to promote good order and material prosperity throughout the Dominican Republic.
PETERSON, Herman A. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of an aeroplane in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
PHILBALD, H. W., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. He advanced alone on two machine-gun nests, which he captured, killing several of the crew with his pistol. Two hours later he again went forward with two other soldiers, and while attacking another machine-gun nest, he was killed by shrapnel.
PITCHER, L. W., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as au example to hitherto untried troops.
PITTS, Robert C. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. During the attack from the 6th to the 10th of June, 1918, he advanced with the most gallant bravery to an attack outside his sector in order to support anti rescue his comrades of the 116th Regiment of French Infantry.
PLATT, C. E., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
PLATT, Jonas H. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois de Belleau, Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Seriously wounded in the leg early in the engagement, he continued to direct the operations not only of his platoon but of another. He charged and drove off the crew of an enemy machine gun, supervised the disposition and digging in of a large part of his company and yielded command only when exhausted from pain and loss of blood.
PORTER, E. W., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, Franco, September 15, 1918. While taking cover with the remainder of his gun crew from a heavy artillery barrage, Pvt. Porter answered a call for volunteers to combat an enemy aeroplane. Upon reaching his gun he wus instantly killed by au aerial bomb.
PRETTY, James L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918, he and a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open under fire of the enemy and curried a wounded infantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one who could not help himself.
PURYEAR, Bennet. Jr. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. While attached to the 5th Marines he participated in the occupation of the Toulon-Troyon Sectors; on the heights of the Meuse—between Verdun
and St Mihiel; in the battles in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, June 1st to 10th and in the great counter-thrust, southwest of Soissons, July 18-19. While a member of the Division Staff, he participated in the occupation of the Marbache Sector (just north of Nancy, August 7 to 20;) the battle of St. Mihiel, September 12th to 16th; the battle of Blanc-Mont-Ridge, October 1st to 10th; and the battle of Meuse-Argonne, November 1st to 11th; the march on the Rhine, and the occupation of the Coblenz Bridge Head. This officer played an important part in the successful workings of the Department of Administration. The services, as above outlines, were conspicuous, highly meritorious and in duty of great responsibility.
QUICK, John H. ... Sgt. Maj.
U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, he volunteered and assisted in taking a truckload of ammunition and material into Bouresche, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.
RADFORD, Cyrus S. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Officer-in-Charge of the Depot of Supplies, Philadelphia, Pa., here he displayed qualities of energy, administrative ability and devotion to duty, whereby the supply service of the Marine Corps was maintained in a high state of efficiency and every demand made upon it promptly met.
RANDLES, Harold J. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 6, 1918, in delivering messages, he voluntarily chose the most direct route, although it was through a machine-gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented the bombardment of positions that had just been occupied. He took the path of danger to save his comrades.
REA, Leonard E. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. He retained command of his platoon after receiving a severe wound, which rendered him unable to move without assistance, and would not leave the line until ordered by his commanding officer.
REAM, Bertram L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, Franco, on the 17th of June, 1918, he and a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the open under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded Infantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one who could not help himself.
REATH, Thomas R., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. On June 12, 1918, in Belleau Woods, France, his Company was under a heavy and devastating fire of artillery and machine guns. The Company Commander was endeavoring to send an important message to his Battalion Commander. Several messengers had been sent, none had returned, all having been killed or wounded in the endeavor to pass the intervening open ground. Knowing all this, Sergeant Reath volunteered to try to get the message through. In the performance of this duty he was killed.
REEVES, Roy W. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Mont Blanc, France, October 3, 1918. When a hand grenade was hurled into a group composed of himself and five other soldiers Corporal Reeves risked his life to save his comrades by picking up the grenade and throwing it out of the trench. It exploded a few yards from his hand, seriously wounding him in the face and head.
REGAN, G. V., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Acting in the capacity of section leader, he rendered great assistance to his platoon and company commanders during an attack, and led his section in advance until he fell mortally wounded.
RICHMOND, Charles H. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. With the aid of one other soldier. Corporal Richmond located and captured a machine-gun nest of four guns.
RICHMOND, Clarence L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3-5, 1918. He unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and artillery fire, dressing and carrying wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were wounded needing attention.
RINDEAU, A. J., (Deceased) ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C, Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918,. he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve an an example to hitherto untried troops.
ROBEN, Douglas B. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as airplane pilot and squadron commander of Airplane Squadron No. 3, in which capacity he led the Squadron on many active bombing raids against the enemy.
ROBERTS, Charles D. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, on June 6 and 8, 1918, he showed rare courage in repeatedly leading his platoon to an attack against an impregnable machine-gun position. Severely wounded and having lost the greater part of his men, he remained in action and persisted in requesting reinforcements with which to renew the attack.
ROBERTS, J. H., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Private Roberts, armed with an automatic rifle, crawled through a wire entanglement and disabled one machine gun with a hand grenade and forced the crow of a second gun to surrender. His action enabled his company to pass through the entanglement without serious loss.
ROBERTSON, James F. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. He displayed marked courage and resourcefulness in the capture of Bouresche, France. With one platoon of his company on the night of June 0, 1918, in the face of heavy machine-gun barrage, he entered the town and heroically withstood vigorous attempts of superior forces to dislodge him.
ROBILLARD, Fred S. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarines bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
ROBINSON, Caldwell Colt ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
ROCKEY, Keller E. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. At Chateau-Thierry, France, on June 6, 1918, he performed distinguished service by bringing up supports and placing them in the front lines at great personal exposure, showing exceptional ability and extraordinary heroism. He was indefatigable and invaluable in carrying forward the attack and organising and holding the position.
ROCKWELL, Mearl G. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. Near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 1918, as a member of a raiding patrol, he displayed great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the success of subsequent operations.
RODGERS, J. W., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, Franco, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
RODGERS, Martis S. ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Champagne Sector, France, October 4, 1918. Even after being wounded he volunteered and led a patrol into No Man’s Land and succeeded in returning with four wounded comrades. After his platoon commander had been wounded, he assumed command and led the men through the most trying and difficult conditions, until a second wound forced his removal to the rear.
ROGERS, Ford O. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy buses, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
RUSSEL, John H. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in able administration of the First Provisional Brigade of Marines in Haiti, and for wisdom and tact in all his dealings with the officials of the Haitian Government and people.
RYAN, John E. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 1918. He requested and obtained permission to lead his company’s advance. In performing this task and providing for the safety of his men he fell wounded through the leg.
SCHIANI, Alfred. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau, France, June 13, 1918. Severely wounded at the beginning of the attack, Private Schiani
an automatic rifle carrier, continued to advance, carrying two pouches of ammunition until he fell unconscious.
SCHNEIDER, J. G. (Deceased) ... 1st. Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Forest of Argonne, France, November 1, 1918. Although he was painfully wounded, Lieutenant Schneider continued to advance with his command until he was wounded a second time.
SCHREECH, George W. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. He volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine infested with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returned with several prisoners.
SCHWAB, V. M. (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
SCOTT, Milton R. ... Gy. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. After being severely wounded he continued to assist in consolidating the position of his platoon, later placing himself in an exposed position in order to gain good observation for sniping enemy machine gun positions.
SEIGRIST, Hobart A. ... Sgt. Maj.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as Sergeant Major of the 4th Brigade Marines. He assumed the duties of Sergeant Major during one of the most bitter attacks of the Brigade in the Bois de Belleau, and discharged them to the entire satisfaction of the Brigade Commander. Since then he has distinguished himself by his efficient energetic and unselfish devotion to duty, under severe conditions and without sleep for days and nights, particularly in the operations in Champagne and north of Argonne.
SEITZ, Lester E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. After being struck in the leg by shrapnel, he continued to act as stretcher bearer tor two days and nights under heavy artillery fire and also machine-gun fire, carrying wounded comrades to the first-aid station.
SELLERS, James McB. ... 1st. Lt.
U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, at Bouresche, France, at a critical period of the attack he was selected to transport a message of the extreme importance of which he was cognizant. In order to execute his mission he had to pass through a heavy artillery bombardment of high-explosive and gas shells. Although seriously wounded while making this trip, he successfully executed his mission.
SEXTON, Fred L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Private Sexton, with another soldier, courageously advanced ahead of their platoon and captured 5 machine guns and 14 prisoners.
SHEAFF, Donald R. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France on June 6, 1918, in delivering messages, he voluntarily chose the most direct route, although it was through a machine-gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented the bombardment of positions that had just been occupied. He took the path of danger to save his comrades.
SHEARER, Maurice E. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau. France. June 25, 1918. He displayed conspicuous courage, going forward at the head of his command, during the attack. Personally going along the front line after the objective had been reached, he encouraged his men and directed the repulse of a counter-attack by the enemy. During the encounter his battalion took over 200 prisoners and 19 machine guns.
SHEPHERD, Lemuel C. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. On June 3, 1918, near the Lucy-Torcy Roads he declined medical treatment after being wounded and continued courageously to lead his men.
SHEPHERD, Royal H. C. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. He entered the action with a badly burned foot, which fact he concealed from his officers. Shot through the shoulder early in the advance and unable to hold his position in the firing line, he carried wounded men to shelter for six hours, all of the time under heavy fire of the enemy, and yielded to treatment himself only when he had become exhausted from the effects of his injury.
SHERMAN, S. G. (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June C, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
SHOWERS, William L. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. Private Showers, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell and machine-gun fire.
SIBLEY, Berton W. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service and unexcelled gallantry as Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines. He commanded his battalion in its attack upon enemy machine-gun positions at Belleau Woods, from June 6th to 8th, personally leading the attack on June 8th at a critical time in the engagement. Confronted by tremendous odds, his excellent judgment and personal bravery inspired his men to redoubled efforts. When all the officers of one of his companies (Company I) had been wounded he advanced with that company and displayed fine courage and dash throughout the action. This on the 6th and 8th of June, 1918, he led his men superbly under most trying conditions against the most distinguished elements of the German Army, administering to those organizations their first defeat.
SIEG, Robert E. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3-5, 1918. He unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun fire and artillery fire, dressing the wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were wounded needing attention.
SILVERTHORN, Merwin H. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Lieutenant Silverthorn carried an important message to his battalion commander and returned with instructions at a critical time through a heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
SIMMONS, Samuel S. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. With two other soldiers, Pvt. Simmons volunteered and attacked a machine-gun nest in advance of his front line, killing the entire crew. Later, with another soldier, he went into an enemy dugout and captured 40 prisoners. He also carried three messages through the enemy barrage.
SIMON, F. J., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Georges, France, November 1, 1918. Advancing with two other men alongside of a tank, in front of his company, Sergeant Simon encountered terrific enemy fire. After cutting their way through the wire the men in the tank and the men following Sergeant Simon were killed and he was wounded. Undaunted by his wound, he continued on alone, encountering and capturing six of the crew of the enemy machine gun in a dug-out.
SIMPSON, Roy H. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. In the attack on the Bois do Belleau, France, June 12, 1918, he carried a message from Battalion to company headquarters directly across the face of enemy fire. Shot through the chest he continued running and called out, "I must deliver this message,” struggling forward for 50 feet more in his heroic effort to carry out his mission before falling dead.
SINCLAIR, Wilbert W. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Braumont, France, November 10. 1918. He, alone, reconnoitered the position of enemy machine guns which were holding up the advance of his company across the Meuse. After he had located them he silenced the fire of two guns, thus making possible the continuance of his company's advance.
SKAGGS, William H. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism, although seriously wounded in action, he carried a wounded comrade six kilometers to a dressing station under terrific enemy fire. This near Vierzy on July 19, 1918.
SLOVER, Robert. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Corp. Slover assisted in preparing an emergency force of about 30 men, leading them in an attack against greatly superior numbers of the enemy, who were preparing a surprise attack against an unprotected portion of our lines. His leadership and daring resulted in the complete success of the exploit.
SLYKE, A. J., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism inaction near Mont Blanc, France, November 4, 1918. When the Germans attacked his machine-gun detachment at a close range, ammunition was dropped between
the gun and the enemy. Although the enemy was bombing the gun position with hand grenades, he went forward and secured the ammunition, und then opened fire and routed the enemy, who had already injured three of his crew with grenades.
SMITH, Dwight F. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, June 8, 1918, he was conspicuous for his gallantry and energy in conducting attacks against superior forces in strongly fortified machine-gun positions Under heavy machine-gun fire he fought until incapacitated by wounds.
SMITH, John F. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy counter-barrage Private Smith was engaged as a runner. In the execution of his duty he displayed exceptional bravery, carrying messages through Intense shell fire, falling severely wounded after his fourth journey.
SOMERS, V. L., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, Franco, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
SPAULDING, David L. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. He returned to the front lines encouraging his men after being sent to the rear with a severe wound, in the advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918.
SPENCER, Ernest. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12-15, 1918. Private Spencer repeatedly volunteered and carried messages through intense machine-gun and artillery fire, obtaining valuable information at critical moments.
STAIR, Willet A. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. Near Torcy, France, on the night of June 4, 1918, as a member of a raiding patrol, he displayed great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the success of subsequent operations.
STENSSON, C. H., (Deceased). ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. He displayed great courage in serving as stretcher-bearer during the operations at Blanc Mont Ridge. When his helper was wounded he went into an open road swept by machine-gun fire to rescue him and wus killed in his self-sacrificing attempt.
STRAIN, B. T., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry. France, June 6, 1918 He gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
SWEET, Walter. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. In the attack of June 25, after his company commander had been removed because of wounds, Lieut. (then Gunnery-Sergeant) Sweet re-organized his platoon, and leading them forward, rushed a strong enemy emplacement, capturing two guns and their crews. After having consolidated his position and established liaison, the enemy opened a harassing trench-mortar fire, during which his platoon suffered heavy casualties. He attacked the nest with the aid of hand grenades and put the enemy out of action, killing two of the enemy and taking five prisoners, with whom he returned to his position.
SYNNOTT, J. A., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
SYVERSON, Grannis I. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advance infantry was forced to withdraw Private Syverson’s machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but calmly set up their machine gun. The gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade, which also injured two members of the squad. Despite these injuries, they immediately reset the gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans when 20 feet distant, causing the Germans to break and retreat in disorder.
TAUBERT, Albert A. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in the Villiers Cotterets Forest, south of Soissons, France, on July 18, 1918. He went out advance of the line of his company into the fire of a machine gun that was shooting at him and captured the gun and its crew.
TAUGHER, Claude B. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action at Bayonville, France, November 2, 1918. Lieut. Taugher with great dash led his platoon in surrounding enemy
dugouts in the village of Bayonville before the occupants had time to escape or organise effective resistance, capturing 61 of the enemy; although wounded in the ankle, he refused to be evacuated.
TAYLOR, C. W., (Deceased) ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as an observer in the First Marine Aviation Force at the Front in France. While on a bombing raid into enemy territory on October 22, 1918, he became separated from the other planes of the formation on account of fog, and was attacked by seven enemy scout planes. Despite the overwhelming odds he fought with great gallantry and intrepedity until he was killed and his plane shot down.
THARAU, Herman, (Deceased) ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 18,1918. While out with a reconnoitering party to establish liaison with the company on his right, Sergeant Tharau captured a machine gun and killed the crew.
THAYER, Sidney, Jr. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France. November 11, 1918. After being wounded he remained with his company until its objective had been reached, refusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by loss of blood.
THOMPSON, John W. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After locating a machine-gun nest, he destroyed one of the guns and returned to our lines with valuable information concerning the location of the nest.
THRASHER, D. B., (Deceased) ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,1918. Private Thrasher carried numerous messages to the front line platoons; crossing and recrossing areas swept by severe machine-gun and artillery fire. When wounded he refused medical Attendance, directing those who came to bis assistance to leave him and go forward.
TILGHMAN, Benjamin ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Corporal Tilghman with four of his comrades was prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois de Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918; being foremost in their company at all times and acquitting themselves with such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
TIMMERMAN, Louis F., Jr. ... 2nd Lt
U. S. M. C. In the Bois dc Belleau, on June 6, 1918, he led his men in n bayonet charge against superior numbers of the enemy, capturing two machine guns and seventeen prisoners. Wounded in the face by shrapnel, he continued to heroically perform his duties until relieved.
TODD, Harold, (Deceased) ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve us an example to hitherto untried troops.
TROUP, Clarence D. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bayonville, France, November 1, 1918. He volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
TURRILL, Julius S. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. In the Bois de Belleau, France, June 6, 1918, he displayed extraordinary heroism and set a splendid example in fearlessly leading his command under heavy fire against superior odds. Because of his bravery and initiative every possible advantage in the attack was obtained.
ULRICH, William ... Sgt. Maj.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Accompanied by three other soldiers he fearlessly charged into the enemy's lines through intense machine-gun Ore in pursuit of a party of Germans and returned with 51 prisoners.
VAN AMBURGH, Hugh C. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,1918. As a motorcycle dispatch rider he made repeated trips along shell-swept roads and in a gassed area, before and during the capture of Vierzy. When Vierzy was still in German hands, he dismounted from his motorcycle in front of the town, and with great coolness and disregard of personal safety, crawled into it and brought buck information of great value to his brigade commander.
VAN DEUSEN, R. R., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. With his platoon in a very dangerous position he volunteered to carry a message from his platoon commander across a machine-gun swept field. Having successfully accomplished his mission, he
returned and while directing his men to shelter he was severely wounded by a machine-gun bullet.
VIAL, Frank A. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. Although exposed to fire constantly from machine guns in the Bois de Belleau, France, on June 8, 1918, he repeatedly carried messages from one post to another. He particularly distinguished himself for bravery by voluntarily passing through a machine-gun barrage to guide a detachment to its position.
VIERA, Joe N. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3, 1918. After assisting in the capture of three machine-gun nests. Private Viera, with another soldier, wont into a dugout when the occupants refused to come out and captured 40 of the enemy.
VIERSBUCHEN, William J. ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau. France, June 11, 1918. Though he had been wounded by fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, Sgt. Viersbuchen made a reconnaissance , securing information which was largely instrumental in the successful capture of this neat a few hours later.
VOLLMER, Frank D. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4-6, 1918. As a runner he displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
VOORHEES, George C. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 3-10, 1918. He displayed remarkable devotion to duty in repeatedly carrying important messages through the most violent artillery and machine-gun barrages with utter disregard for his own safety.
WALLER, Littleton W. T., Jr. .... Maj.
U. S. M. C. The success of the various attacks of both the 5th and 6th Regiments is in a great measure due to the untiring energy and unfailing devotion to duty of Major Waller. During the operations of the Brigade in France the support of the infantry by machine guns had been in every case all that could be desired. Considering the fact that never under any conditions has aid of this infantry been asked in order that this support might be given, this is a remarkable record which this officer has established. Major Waller is an officer of splendid ability, sound judgment, initiative and courage.
WALTER, Stephen M. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptional and distinguished bravery and coolness during a flank attack near St. Etienne. France, October 4, 1918. The company being under terrific machine-gun fire and of shrapnel. Private Walter volunteered to act as scout to locate the machine-guns which were holding back the advance at the time and after being hit by a large piece of shrapnel which took off one side of his helmet, he did not hesitate but continued his work of locating the machine-guns.
WARE, A. F., (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. In the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry. on June 8, 1918. under heavy machine-gun fire, he attempted to establish liaison with an adjoining French unit, during which he was killed.
WASS, L. S., (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in Bois de Belleau, June 11, 1918, and near Vierzy, France, July 18. 1918. In the Bois de Belleau, when all the officers of his company had become casualties, he displayed marked heroism in leading his men forward in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, assisting in the capture of many machine guns. Near Vierzy he fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, directing personally the reduction of strong points. He was killed at the head of his own men while leading an advance.
WEAR, E. W., (Deceased) ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. On June 6, 1918, in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, France, with a private, he went out into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a wounded comrade.
WEAVER, John H. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished heroic service as an aviator in an aeroplane engaged in active operations co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, cto, Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
WERNER, Bernard, (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. Killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918, he gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
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WERSHINER, Harry B. ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism as an observer in the First Marine Aviation Force at the Front in France. On September 28, 1918, while on an air raid into enemy territory, his plane was attacked by fifteen enemy scouts. Despite the overwhelming odds he fought with great gallantry and intrepidity. He shot down two enemy scouts (one officially allowed) and although he was himself shot through the lungs, and his pilot shot through the hips, he continued the fight until he was able to shake off the enemy.
WEST, Henry, (Deceased) ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 25, 1918. He unselfishly exposed himself in an effort to bring down an enemy sniper who had wounded several members of his group, and was himself killed while in the performance of this self-sacrificing act.
WEST, John A. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 2-5, 1918. He voluntarily led a reconnaissance patrol under difficult conditions and secured information necessary to an attack. Three days later, after the command of his company had devolved on him, he continued in action in spite of being severely wounded, leading his men to the objective and refusing to be evacuated until proper disposition had been made.
WESTERGREN, Harry O. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France. October 4-5, 1918. As a runner he displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
WHEELER, Frederick C. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. On June 5, 1918, near Bouresche, France, he was conspicuous for his bravery in remaining in action, although twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated until wounded a third time, and then endeavoring to return to his command.
WHITEHEAD, Frank ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. Although severely wounded, he showed exceptional coolness and bravery in his selection of machine-gun sites and in routing the enemy while under heavy machine-gun fire.
WHITESIDE, J. R., (Deceased) ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of an aeroplane in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
WHITING, Donald N. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service us an aviator of an aeroplane in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front, during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
WIDDIFIELD, Cecil J. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, on October 5, 1918. He voluntarily went forward for a distance of 800 meters under heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left them the night before when the advance patrols had been withdrawn.
WILCOX, Ralph M. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Letanne, Franco, November 10-11, 1918. He volunteered for a liaison mission and successfully accomplished it, displaying marked bravery. Passing through heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, he pushed through the enemy outpost line, routed one of the outpost, and succeeded in establishing liaison between two battalions at a critical moment.
WILLIAMS, Ernest C. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion. 6th Regiment Marines. He led his battalion with bravery and skill, attaining all objectives on time, keeping his troops close to the barrage and through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire from the enemy. After reorganizing on the third objective hr pushed forward strong patrols for exploitation, securing and maintaining a strong line for the night and the two succeeding days. This on the Champagne Front.
WILLIAMS, Robert E. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious service as Quartermaster of the Day Wing, Northern Bombing Group at the front in France. He performed arduous
and complex duties under very difficult conditions. It was due mainly to his untiring zeal and unlimited energy and perseverance that the Day Wing secured the necessary equipment and supplies to properly perform its duties at the front.
WILLMOT, William H. ... Gun. Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Barricourt, France, November 1-2, 1918. He established an outpost under heavy fire and by cool leadership and unusual daring effected the capture of a hostile machine gun and five prisoners.
WILLS, Davis B. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. As Chief Paymaster of the United States Marine Corps, he performed arduous and complex duties under most trying conditions. Displaying rare initiative and administrative ability, he organised and conducted his department in such a manner as to relieve combat units of a mass of detail and administrative work. He was tireless in devotion to duty, able in its execution.
WILMER, Pere ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee as Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines. At the attack of the 19th of July, 1918, near Vierzy, he showed great courage and an utter disregard of danger in crossing with his battalion an exposed terrain for a distance of three kilometers under intense artillery and machine gun fire. He led his men on by his example.
WILSON, Clagett. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sendee during the campaigns of St. Mihiel, Champagne, and the Argonne. He was in charge of the Headquarters Detachment of the 4th Brigade, and was responsible for its efficient functioning under extremely difficult, and at times, dangerous circumstances. Days and nights without sleep, particularly during the campaigns of the Argonne, when the roads were at times impassible, he displayed unusual foresight and energy in getting rations and transportation through on scheduled time. In the duties of Aide-de-Camp to the Brigade Commander he proved himself of great value and assistance.
WINCENCIAK, William ... Sgt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. When his platoon commander was killed, he took charge of the platoon under heavy shell fire, but was immediately seriously wounded, lie then turned over his orders to the next in command, ordered stretcher bearers to carry another man away first and waited until they had returned.
WINCHENBAUGH, Wolcott ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. On April 22. 1918, when the patrol of which he was a member was rushed by superior numbers near the enemy's trenches, be displayed exceptional coolness and courage before and after the wounding of his leader, Second Lieut. A. L. Sundval, whom he rescued from the hands of the enemy, and half dragged and half carried back to his own lines.
WOLLERT, Edward J. ... Corp.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. At the risk of his own life, he went to the aid of a wounded officer who was a prisoner in the hands of six Germans. With his pistol he shot two of them while the officer killed two others. He captured the two remaining Germans, and forced them to carry the wounded officer back to our lines.
WOMACK, John H. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Beaumont, France, November 7, 1918. Private Womack was wounded early in the attack but he refused to be evacuated, and continued in the advance for five days until he was rendered helpless by a second wound.
WOOD, Dolph ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Private Wood with throe other soldiers captured a machine gun which was holding up the 55th Company of Marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for them to expose themselves to the fire of this gun.
WORRELL, John M. ... Pvt.
U. S. M. C. At Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918, he voluntarily obtained permission to leave shelter and fearlessly went into heavy fire in order to rescue wounded from a field then under artillery and machine-gun bombardment, continuing his heroic work until he was himself wounded.
WRIGHT, Arthur H. ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For distinguished and heroic service as an aviator of an aeroplane in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, sub-
marine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. Attached to Northern Bombing Group.
YARBOROUGH, G. H., (Deceased) ... 1st Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois de Belleau. France, June 23, 1918. Hr displayed exceptional bravery when his platoon was in a support position under intense artillery fire by moving from one shell-hole to another in the open, steadying his men. After making one trip over his line he was wounded by an exploding shell but refused aid until he saw that the wounded soldiers with him had been treated and taken to shelter. He later died of his wounds.
ZANE, R. T., (Deceased) ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. While holding the town of Bouresche, France, on the night of June 7-8, 1918, he displayed such bravery as to inspire the garrison to resist successfully a heavy machine-gun and infantry attack by superior numbers.
ZINNER, Fred J. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. While attacking a strongly held enemy position, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, he rallied men of another company, who had become separated from their organization, to his support. With these reinforcements his platoon was able to relieve a very critical situation.
CHAMBERLIN, Stephen J. ... Maj.
U. S. A. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as Dispatch Officer at the Port of Embarkation. Hoboken, N. J.
DAVISON, Peter W. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer and Assistant to the Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
KENNEDY, James M. ... Medical Corps
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Port Surgeon. Port of Embarkation, Hoboken. N. J. His co-operation with the Naval Medical authorities resulted in a high degree of sanitation being maintained on board troop transports.
LONGON, Rufus E. ... Maj.
U. S. A. For distinguished service as Chief of Staff to Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
MC CABE, Richard A. ... Lt. Col.
Q. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in charge of the Maintenance and Repair Division at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
MC MANUS, George H. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in charge of troop movements at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J. His successful administration of troop movements and close cooperation with the Navy resulted in the rapid loading of troops at Hoboken and consequent quick turn-arounds made by troop transports.
MITCHELL, J. B. ... Col.
N. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Port Transportation Officer at the Port of New York.
OLIVER, Llewellyn W. ... Col.
U. S. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Chief of Staff, at the port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
REMINGTON, Mortimer ... Maj.
Q. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Shipping Information Officer at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
VAN SINDEREN, Adrian. ... Capt.
Q. M. C. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as Assistant to the Marine Director Shipping Control Committee, Now York.
VAN VOORHIS, Daniel ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Chief of Staff to the Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va.
WATT, David M. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service as Port Adjutant at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
Foreign Awards
BRAZIL
BURLAMAQUI, Armando ## Comdr.
MESSEDER, Coelho ## Comdr.
FRANCE
ANGER, J. R. ## Lt. Comdr.
BARTHE ## Commandant
BASCOL, Paul ## Surg. Maj. 1c.
BATAILLE ## Lieut.
BOURGAIN, L. J. M. ## Commissaire Principal
BONGRAIN, M. ## Lieut.
BRIEND, J. M. J ##
CAMUS, F. ## Lieut.
CAPRONNIER, A. P. L. ## Lt. Comdr.
du CHAYLA, E. A. D. M. B. ## Lieut
CHOVEL, J. F. V. G. H. ## Lieut.
COCO, J. B. C. A ## Lieut.
DE BRONAC de Vazelhas, J. H P. ## Lieut.
DE CARPENTIER, M. P. L. F. M. ## Lieut.
DELORT, H. A. ## Lieut.
DE MARCILLAC, J. F. D ## Lieut.
DOUGUET, E. J. N. ## Comdr.
DRUJON, C. J. A. ## Comdr.
ESCANDE, A. J. V. ## Comdr.
FERNET, J. L. M ## Lieut.
FLOCH, L. ## Lt. Comdr.
GERSPACH, M. J. E. L. F. ## Comdr.
GILLY, E. I. ## Capt.
GUELPA, C. O. ## Lieut.
GUERIN. C P ## Lt. ## Comdr.
GUIBERT, V. A. P. ## Lt. Comdr.
HALBRONN, C. I. R. ## Lieut.
HERR, O. J ## Comdr.
HUET, W. M. ## Lt. Comdr.
JOURDAN ## Commandant
LAFROGNE, J. L. H. ## Capt.
LANXADE, A. R. M. ## R-Admr.
LAURENS, C. A. ## Capt.
LAURENT, G. L. V. ## Comdr.
LE COENT, A. L. ## Lieut. (J. G.)
LECOQ, M. L. J. H. ## Lt. Comdr.
LE GALL, Felix Louis ## Capt.
LEGUERRE, Robert ## Capt.
LELIEVRE, V. B. ## Lieut. (J. G.)
L’HER, Y. G. M. ## Lieut.
DE MANDAT DE GRANCEY, M. C. G. M. A. ## Lt. Comdr.
MERIADEC, Auguste ## Lieut. (J. G.)
MOREL, E. L. ## Comdr.
MORIN, MICHEL ## R-Admr.
O'NEILL, C ## Comdr.
DES ORMEAUX, M. L. ## Lieut.
PAMARD, L. E. A. ## Comdr.
PATERNOT, Maurice ## Lieut.
PODER, Y. M. ## Ens.
de PANTAVICE de VAUGARNY, P. M. J. ## Lieut.
POUYER, J. A. J. ## Lieut.
ROBERT, T. J ## Lieut.
SABATIER, J. A. ## Lieut.
SCIAS, L. J. E. ## Comdr.
SCHWERER, A. G. A ## Lieut.
de STABENRATH, R. M. L. ## Comdr.
TANZI, J. P. ## Lieut.
TAVERA, C. ## Lieut.
WALSER, Geogres ## Lt. Comdr.
WEVERBERGH, E. C. H. ## Lieut.
GREAT BRITAIN
BATE, E. R. ## Chief Constructor
BERNACHI, L. C. ## Lt. Comdr.
BLACKWOOD, A. T ## Comdr.
CAMPBELL, C. R. ## Chief Constructor
CRAVEN, F. W. ## Lieut.
DOWN, R. T. ## Comdr.
EVANS, E. R. G. R. ## Capt.
GICK, W. J. ## Naval Stores Officer
GOODALL, S. V. ## Constructor
GRANT, W. C. ## Maj.
HEARN, A. C. ## Asst. Dir. of Stores
HILL, S. A. Geary ## Comdr.
HITCHINS, H. L. ## Comdr.
ISHERWOOD, H. ## Lt. Comdr.
LEITH, Lockhart ## Capt.
MOCK, H. O. ## Lt. Comdr.
MULLENEUX. H. B ## Capt.
NANCE, A. ## Surg. Capt.
PUTT, W. P. ## Comdr.
SAWBRIDGE, H. R. ## Comdr.
SHERSTON, G. P. ## Comdr.
STUART, H. N. ## Lieut.
TEED, H. R. ## Capt.
TRIMMER, P. H. ## Comdr.
TYRE, J. H. ## Capt.
WILDEY, A. G. ## R-Admr.
WINSLOW, H. S. ## Lieut.
YOUNG, F. W. ## Commodore
ITALY
ALONZO, Guiseppe ## Guardiamarina di Compl.
BURRAGLI, Ernesto ## Capt.
CALDERARA, Mario ## Lt. Comdr.
FIGARI, Prospero ## Lieut.
GUIDONI, A. ## Lt. Col.
MANCINI, Guiseppe ## Lieut.
VALDIMIRO, Guiseppe ## Lieut.
VALLI, Giulio ## Comdr.
VANNUTELLI, G. ## Comdr.
JAPAN
KOBAYASHI, Seizo ## Capt.
PORTUGAL
da ROCHA, F. T. V. ## Comd.
UPON the recommendation of the Board of Awards, the Secretary of the Navy awarded the Letter of Commendation to the following officers and enlisted men of the United States Navy in the World War for meritorious conduct in keeping with the best traditions of the Naval Service as described in the citation appearing under each man’s name:
ADAMS, Roe R. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Inspector of Ordnance in charge of the Munhall District, comprising western Pennsylvania, western New York, Ohio, Kentucky and eastern Michigan, he rendered highly meritorious service.
ALBERTY, Watie M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2, Strathpeffer, Scotland.
ALLEN, Everett P. ... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.
ALLEN, Francis Q. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious sendee.
ALLEN, Frederick S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As Aide to the Superintendent of the Aeronautical School at Pensacola, he displayed remarkably clear judgment, initiative, energy and power in the performance of his duties.
ALLEN, Robert H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. While in command of the U. S. S. Teresa on the occasion of the loss of the U. S. S. Courtney and the U. S. H. Douglas on April 27, 1910. in a heavy gale off the coast of France, he displayed fine seamanship and devotion to duty in rescuing the crews of the vessels.
ALLEN, Roger ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. Your services at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France were highly meritorious.
ALMY, Augustus C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Senior Aide to the Commandant. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. H., you rendered meritorious service.
ANCRUM, William ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European waters, you rendered valuable and meritorious service.
ANDERSON, Anton B.
... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force One, U. S. Fleet, he performed meritorious service.
ANDERSON, Claude. ... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France, On June 11, 1918, at the First Aide Station at Lucy, he performed his duties with marked coolness and courage.
ANDERSON, Oscar E. ... Pay Clerk
U. S. N. R. F. Your sendees at thE front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France were highly meritorious.
ANDERSON, Walter N. ... C. Y.
U. S. N. While serving in the U. S. Forces at Gibraltar, he was put in charge of unloading supply ships and issuing stores anil performed tn© work with extraordinary efficiency, ability and devotion to duty.
ANDREWS, Edward D.
... Lieut.
U. S. N. He served at the front with the 14-inch naval batteries which were sent to France and rendered valuable service during the War.
APPLEBY, Thomas.
... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. In the selection of sites for radio stations along the Atlantic Coast and in the great energy and efficiency displayed in the operation of the radio compass stations, he rendered highly meritorious service.
ARGENT, L. M. ... M. M.
U. S. N. He participated as observer on patrols in the U. S. Aviation forces in European Waters and on one occasion bombed an enemy submarine. Unfortunately the bomb failed to explode.
ARMS, Theodore J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service in connection with administration of the Fleet Supply Base in South Brooklyn.
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ARWINE, John S., Jr. … Comdr.
U. S. N. As executive officer of the U. S. S. A Melville in connection with the repair upkeep of the destroyer force based on Queenstown and also his contribution to the contentment and morale of that force in the organization and management of the U. S. Naval Men's Club on Shore, he performed highly meritorious service.
ASHBROOK, Allan W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in connection with the development of the new mine used in the North Sea Barrage.
ATKINS, Arthur K. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As officer In charge of the Aviation Division of the Bureau of Engineering he was confronted by a great number of difficult and puzzling situations, all of which he handled with marked ability, judgment and success.
ATKINS, Lew M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally valuable work in connection with destroyer construction, first in the office of the Superintending Constructor, Quincy, Mass, and later in the Bureau of Construction and Repair.
ATWOOD, Raymond L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of seaplanes, he carried out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts, with skill and daring.
BAILEY, John E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in the line of his profession as Construction Officer at the Boston Navy Yard.
BAILEY, Zelmer ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Argonaut. On June 5, 1918. when the ship was torpedoed, the Armed Guard, manned the guns but the submarine was not sighted.
BAKER, Cecil S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in the line of his profession as Flag Secretary and Fleet Supply Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
BAKER, Virgil, (Retired) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As officer in charge of the Radio Station San Juan, Porto Rico, he rendered highly meritorious service.
BALDWIN, Augustus M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. HE performed valuable service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Air Station, Treguir, both in the constructions and the Administration of the Station.
BALDWIN, Frank ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He served at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France, and rendered valuable service during the war.
BALDWIN, Frank P., (Retired). ... Comdr.
U. S. N. During the war he served as engineer officer at Brest and ss Naval Port Officer at Saint Nazaire and at Marseilles, France. His services were of the greatest assistance in the rapid turn around of vessels at the ports.
BALLINGER, James G. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious service as Naval Route Officer, Fifth Naval District, and Captain of the Port, Hampton Roads, Va, and as director of coast-wise shipping and routing of overseas ships displayed marked ability and judgment.
BARBER, Stewart E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious services as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European waters.
BARNES, Philip J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
BARSTOW, Henry W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.
BARSTOW, William A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service in charge of the constructions of a pipe line across Scotland for supplying fuel oil to allied vessels in the North Sea. The constructions of the 37 miles of this pipe line in the period of two months was a remarkable achievement and an important contribution to the operation of our own and allied naval forces.
BASS, Ivan E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in the line of his profession as Engineer Officer and head of Machinery Division at the Boston Navy Yard.
BAUGHMAN, Cortlandt C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in the administration of important offices under the Military Government of the Dominican Republic and did a great deal for the welfare of the Dominican people in all matters coming under his care.
BAYLIS, John S. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious service us Routing Officer, Third Naval District.
BEAUREGARD, Augustin T. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service us Aide on the Stuff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
BEECHER, Willis K. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service in the line of his profession as Aide to the Commandant, Fourth Naval District.
BELL, Clifford A., (Deceased) ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed extremely valuable service as pilot of a seaplane patrolling from the Naval Base at Hampton loads, especially during the period when enemy submarines were operating on the Atlantic Coast.
BELL, William H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Sanitation Officer and later as Medical Aide to the Commandant, Fifth Naval District. His sanitation work in connection with the development of the Operating Base, and disposition of the sick and wounded arriving in the district were performed with marked ability and judgment.
BELLATTY, William J. ... Yeo., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Alcedo when that vessel was torpedoed on Nov. 5, 1917, he scoured the ship’s muster roll before abandoning the ship and when in the water assisted an exhausted shipmate to reach the boats.
BERG, Frank R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. he performed meritorious service as Squadron Engineer Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Mine Squadron One, U. S. Fleet.
BERNIER, Louis L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As Naval Port Officer at Bordeaux, France, he rendered meritorious service and displayed great efficiency and initiative in handling difficult and complicated matters with limited and inexperienced personnel.
BERRY, Sergeant G. ... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Benham on lookout duty, on July 11, 1917, he sighted the periscope of an enemy submarine and gave the alarm immediately. It is believed the convoy was thereby saved from a successful enemy attack.
BERTRAND, William M. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Delaware (S. P. No. 476) he rendered highly meritorious service by his zeal and devotion to duty, especially in the hazardous duty of assisting to locate mines.
BERWIND, Charles G. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as a member of the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force, and on board the U. S. S. Powhatan and as communication and gunnery officer on board the U. S. S. St. Louis.
BIDDINGER, Aretas E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As Senior Medical Officer of the U. S. S. Von Steuben, he performed highly meritorious service and displayed exceptional professional and executive ability.
BILLUPS, William R. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Breakwater (S. P. No. 68), he rendered meritorious service in the performance of strenuous and hazardous duties.
BISPHAM, Harrison A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious sendee as Aide on the Staff of Commandant Fourth Naval District, in charge of the operations, maintenance and up-keep of all the naval forces in and about the mouth of the Delaware River, including mine swooping, and convoying vessels, section bases and air forces.
BLACKSTONE, Henry. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As one of the officers of the U. S. S. Wakiva, he participated in an engagement with an enemy submarine on November 28, 1917, as a result of which the submarine was severely damaged.
BLANCHARD, Donald D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. On the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie shell loading Plant at Morgan, N. J., he displayed conspicuous daring, coolness and efficiency iu charge of a party of enlisted men engaged in rescue work.
BOLJES, Henry. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. While serving as member of the Armed Guard U. S. S. J. L. Luckenbach in
an engagement with an enemy submarine on Oct. 21, 1917, he rendered valuable assistance as spotter.
BOONE, Charles ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service in the line of his profession as District Supervisor, Naval Overseas Transportation Service, Third Naval District.
BOWEN, Harold G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Fleet Engineer Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
BRADFORD, Gerard ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As executive officer of the U. S. S. San Diego his coolness, zeal and devotion to duty on the occasion of the sinking of that vessel by enemy torpedo, were highly meritorious.
BRAISTED, Frank A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Beale from October 17, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
BRIGGS, Zeno E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. he performed meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. America making one round trip to France, carrying troops, through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
BROCK, Arthur E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As repair officer of the New London Base and later at the Queenstown Ba.se, he displayed great resource, ingenuity and devotion to duty, as well as remarkable professional ability.
BROOKE, Benjamin H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European waters.
BROOKE, Elsie ... Chief Nurse
U. S. N. While serving as Chief Nurse at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., she exhibited highly commendable devotion to duty in attending to the sick, particularly during the influenza epidemic in the full of 1918.
BROWN, Arthur Leroy. ... G. M., 3c.
U. S. N. He was one of a party of six volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat and made three trips through the surf off Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917, rescuing survivors and treasure from the stranded steamer Paddlefurd.
BROWN, George, Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. N. While he was attached to the Fleet Supply Base, South Brooklyn. New York, he showed exceptional ability in connection with the provisions and clothing depot.
BROWN, Thomas E. ... Ch. Btsn.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Brown (S. P. No. 1050) he rendered meritorious service by the zeal and devotion to duty, which he displayed in the performance of his hazardous and strenuous duties.
BROWNING, Carroll W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As Accounting Officer at the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard. Washington, D. C., and in establishing and conducting accounting at the Optical Annex, Rochester, New York, he performed highly meritorious service.
BRYAN, Thomas P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Assistant Chief Cable Censor, in the development of the Cable Censorship which was brought to a high degree of efficiency and administered throughout the war with results of the greatest possible value.
BRYAN, Samuel ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Midshipman, Store-keeper. Commissary and Pay Officer, at the U. S. Naval Academy.
BUECHNER, William R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As commanding officer of the U. S. S. Oriole, he rendered meritorious service.
BUELL, Dexter C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau of Ordnance, he performed highly meritorious service in connection with the manufacture and inspection of the 14-inch railway batteries and with the assembly of the guns and mounts after their arrival in Franco.
BUGBEE, Edwin P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He served at the front with the 14-inch naval batteries which were sent to France and rendered valuable service during the war.
BURGESS, WILLIAM S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau of Construction and Repair he performed exceptionally valuable service in the development of designs for heavier than air craft.
BURKE, Walter S., (Retired) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Planning Superintendent of the Machinery Division of the Boston Navy Yard, he performed highly meritorious service.
BURKHART, Frank T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Culgoa in the Train of the Atlantic Fleet, he performed conspicuously efficient service, keeping the Fleet supplied with coal and at the same time turning out trained officers and men qualified for service on his own and other ships.
BURT, Arthur G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service on board the U. S. S. Mallory as forward battery officer, and later as navigator, and at all time he performed his duties with alertness and efficiency.
BUTLER, Charles S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service as Medical Aid on the Staff of the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
BYRD, Richard E.,
Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service as Secretary and Organizer of the Navy Deportment Commission on Training Camps, and trained men in aviation in the ground school at Pensacola, and in charge of rescue parties and afterwards in charge of air forces in Canada.
CAKE, Stuart W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service as Engineer Officer of the Navy Yard, Olongapo, P. I., particularly in reconditioning seized German steamers.
CALLAHAN, Lucien D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Communication Watch Officer in the Fourth Naval District he was charged with duties of a highly confidential nature, requiring initiative and executive ability of a high order, especially during the enemy submarine campaign off the Atlantic Coast.
CAMPBELL, Clifton C. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving with the 6th Regiment U. S. Marines, he rendered highly commendable service in giving first aid to the wounded. Particularly at the Bois de Belleau on June 12, 1918, when he had been blown out of a shallow trench by a high explosive shell, he continued his work until all wounded in the vicinity had been cared for.
CAMPBELL, Herbert ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as an officer of the Naval Shore patrol in Queenstown, Ireland, in which capacity his tact, firmness and excellent judgment were important factors in preserving good order among officers and enlisted men of the Navy on shore in a foreign port and in maintaining friendly relations with local inhabitants and officials.
CAMPBELL, James A., (Ret.) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide and Communication Officer, Fourth Naval District.
CANAGA, Bruce L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Senior Aide and Tactical Officer, on the Staff of the Commander. Submarine Force, U. S. Fleet.
CANFIELD, Francis D. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. On the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading Plant at Morgan, N. J., he displayed conspicuous daring, coolness and efficiency in charge of a party of enlisted men engaged in rescue work.
U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Air Station, Fromentine, France, he displayed organizing and administrative ability of a high order and the success of that organization was largely due to his efforts.
CAPPS, S. R. ... C. Q. M.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France, from January to October, 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying And in the upkeep of dirigibles.
CAREY, Joseph A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.
CARPENTER, John S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service ns Disbursing Officer at the Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., and in charge of a great variety of war activities at the Navy Yard, and in the First Naval District.
CARR, George P. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He served at the front with the 14-inch naval batteries which were sent to France and rendered valuable service during the war.
CARTER, Worrall R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in assisting efficiently and cheerfully in all work of the "Operations—Anti-Submarine Division” of the Staff of the
Commander, U. S. Naval Forces operating in European waters. His energy, interest and excellent example to others aided greatly in the success of this work.
CASTLE, Guy W. S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service in the Bureau of Steam Engineering in Charge of the electrical equipment of various types of vessels.
CATLIN, George L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, he performed exceptionally valuable service in the Third Naval District in connection with the inspection of paravanes, and later in the Bureau in immediate charge of the work of constructions of paravanes and the equipment of Naval Vessels with these devices.
CECIL, Henry B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He organized and operated the United States Naval Air Station at L’Aber Vrach, France, and the success of that Station being largely duo to his initiative, courage and loyal devotion to duty.
CERVENY, Albert. ... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Balch on the occasion of a collision between that vessel and the U. S. S. Paulding on Oct. 20, 1918, he with two other men seeing a collision imminent placed the depth charges on safe.
CHAMBERS, Frank T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. While special assistant in the Bureau of Yards and Docks, he rendered valuable sendee in connection with power plants, fuel oil, wireless and telegraph construction and also as Chief Engineer of the U. S. Shipping Board Port Facilities Commission.
CHAPMEN, Herbert S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2, Strathpeffer, Scotland.
CHARLESWORTH,
Charles. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Jacob Jones, after that vessel was torpedoed and sunk on Dec. 6, 1917, while afloat on a raft, he removed part of his own clothing to try and keep warm and alive others more thinly clad than himself.
CHEFFY, George ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He served at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France and rendered valuable service during the war.
CHILD, Warren G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As the officer in charge of the Technical Division of the Aviation Section of the Force Commander’s Staff, he performed meritorious service.
CHURCH, Albert T. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flotilla Repair Officer of the Destroyer Force based at Queenstown, where his real, activity and resourcefulness made it possible for the destroyers to maintain their patrol with remarkably brief and infrequent intervals for overhaul.
CHURCH, Gaylord ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service as public Work Officer on the Staff of the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
CHURCH, John G. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in the line of his profession as head of the Department of Ordnance and Gunnery at the U. S. Naval Academy.
CLARK, Thayer H. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France, on June 11, 1918, at the First Aide Station at Lucy, he displayed marked coolness and courage, und when the building in which he was operating was struck by high explosive shells and partially demolished, he returned to the building against orders and brought out first-aid dressings which a little later were badly needed for the care of the wounded.
CLARKSON, Charles T. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France from January to October 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.
CLEBORNE, Cuthbert J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As supply officer at the U. S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa., he rendered meritorious service by his application and devotion to duty, untiring zeal and display of executive and administrative ability.
CLEGG, Charles ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Terry on March 23, 1918, when the Terry went to the assistance of the U. S. S. Manley, following an explosion on that vessel, he showed courage and excellent seamanship in handling a bout of which he was in charge while engaged in receiving men from the Manley and transporting them to the Terry.
CLEMMER, Leon ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Medical Officer of the submarine chaser detachment No. 2.
CLIFTON, Alfred L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious sendee as Force Medical Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.
COBEY, Elwood A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Officer in Charge of the Award and Contract Sections of the enlarged Purchase Division of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.
COFFMAN, Richard B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Force Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force Two, U. S. Fleet.
COHEN, A. M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service ns Aide for Aviation on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.
COLEMAN, Herbert R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious sendee as an Assistant Surgeon serving at the U. S. Naval Base Hospital, No. 2, Strathpeffer, Scotland.
COLLIER, George A. ... F., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Alcedo when that vessel was torpedoed on Nov. 5, 1917, though knocked down by the explosion, he stopped the engine and then in darkness, lifted the boiler safety valve before abandoning the ship.
CONARD, Charles ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service ns Supply Officer at the Naval Gun Factory.
CONGER, Omar D. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As a member of the First Aeronautical Detachment to roach Franco, he performed meritorious service in obtaining the equipment used for United States Naval Aviation and that the rapid expansion of this Service was largely due to his foresight and initiative.
CONNER, James F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As a member of the naval examining board, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, he rendered highly meritorious service in the careful and thoroughly efficient manner in which at all time he performed all of the new and extremely difficult duties presented to him.
CONWAY, Frank A. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service ns commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Grace. On July 12, 1917, that ship was torpedoed, the oil cargo caught fire from the explosion and the ship sank in twelve minutes.
COOK, Arthur B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service us Flag Lieutenant and Fleet Signal Officer on the Staff of Commander-inChief. U. S. Fleet.
COOK, Nathan E. ...
Lieut.
U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Favorite, lie took a conspicuous and creditable part in the operation of salvaging the U. S. S. Narragansett.
COOLEY, Victor E. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.
CORLEY, William A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of Ordnance, charged with the development and manufacture of mine-anchors for the mark VL mine used in the Northern Barrage, he performed extremely valuable service, and further he assisted materially in the design of the firing mechanism for this mine.
COTTON, John M. ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Ammen, when sections of manhole gasket on a boiler blew out on June 17, 1919, he closed the master valves of the burners of the adjoining boiler. In doing this his arms were scalded with steam. His action in assisting the watertender in charge was of great aid in saving the lives of men in the fireroom.
COUDEN, Albert R. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the Shipping Board representing the Bureau of Ordnance and connected with the War Industries Board on the Committee of Steel Production.
COXE, Lewis ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in command of the U. S. Transport Saratoga carrying troops to France on one round trip.
CRAMER, Ambrose C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. While on duty with the Aviation Forces operating in France, in charge of the Public Works Organization, his services were of great value, and through his intelligence, efficient and unremitting efforts and business-like methods, both the building up and demobilization of the Public Works interests were accomplished with marked success.
CRAMER, Haney G. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. McKeever Bros. (S. P. 683) he rendered meritorious service.
CRANDALL, Rand P. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in connection with the problem of providing general medical supplies for the Navy.
CRAVEN, Mathew. ... C. Y.
U. S. N. He was supply yeoman of the rescuing ship at New York and carried on the exacting and onerous duties most efficiently and satisfactorily under trying conditions.
CRAVEN, Tunis A. M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide and Fleet Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Asiatic Fleet, and later, in the Navy Department in connection with the development of inter-allied trans-Atlantic Communication Service; and especially in very important and efficient work at the Inter-Allied Radio Conference at Paris.
CREIGHTON, John M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. On August 21, 1918, while in command of the U. S. S. N-5 it became necessary to calk a dangerous leak resulting from a collision, this work was successfully accomplished and the vessel’s safety assured, largely as a result of his skillful manoeuvring of the vessel in the heavy sea then running.
CRENSHAW, Russell S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, Division Six, U. S. Fleet.
CROCKER, John W. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While engaged in command of the U. S. S. Fearless, he performed meritorious service in sweeping the channels in the entrance of the Delaware Capes from June to Oct. 1918.
CROWELL, David C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service as Aide and Financial Advisor to the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
CULLEN, Jonathan W. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. As engineer of aircraft attached in the U. S. Naval Aviation forces, abroad, he participated in several hazardous flights.
CUNNINGHAM, John C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Navigator of the U. S. S. San Francisco, he successfully and accurately navigated that ship during the work of laying a mine barrage in the North Sea, the conditions at the time being exceptionally difficult because of low visibility and strong currents. The requirements of the work demanded unusual accuracy in fixing positions and courses to insure connecting up new field with those previously laid.
CURRAN, Stanley T. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot attached to the United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
CURTIS, Lawrence ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As executive officer of the Aeronautic School at Pensacola, Florida, he rendered highly meritorious service. Ilia personality, ability, devotion to duty and initiative were of a high order.
CUTLER, Roger W. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he carried out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts, with skill and daring.
DAHL, John E. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He performed highly meritorious service in connection with the salvage of the U. S. S. Frederick R. Kellogg after that vessel had been sunk by the explosion of a mine off the Atlantic Coast, in water so deep as to make the matter of salvage one of extreme difficulty. he displayed a high degree of initiative, determination and skill, which resulted in the saving of the ship and cargo.
DALEN, John H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As instructor in Aerial Bombing and Gunnery, he performed meritorious service.
DANIELS, Joseph F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as aide on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
DASHIELL, Robert B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Air Station, La Pallice, France, he performed exceptionally valuable service
in the construction and administration of the Station under unusually tedious conditions.
DAVIS, Frank H. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. While acting as pilot of a seaplane operating in the vicinity of Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 13, 1918, he went to the assistance of Ensign MacNaughton. U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had fallen to the water, pinning him under the wreckage. Lt. Davis dove overboard into the extremely cold water and heroically dove under the wreck in the effort to extricate Ensign MacNaughton, persisting in these efforts until MacNaughton’s body was finally extricated.
DAVIS, Hartwell C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Aide and Fleet Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander in Chief, U. S. Asiatic Fleet.
DAVIS, Parlett L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch naval batteries which were sent to France.
DAVIS, Walter N. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed highly meritorious service in connection with the salvage of the steamship Fredrick R. Kellogg and Herbert L. Pratt, after those vessels had been sunk off the Atlantic Coast in water no deep as to make the matter of their salvage one of extreme difficulty. The work done by him in these two cases called for a high degree of initiative, determination and skill, and its successful performance resulted in the saving of ships and cargoes.
DAVIS, Winfield C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
DAVY, Charles G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Kimberly from October 7, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
DECKER, Corbin J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. Hr rendered meritorious service ns Medical Officer in Charge of health and sanitation at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. He displayed marked skill in handling the influenza epidemic at that station.
DE COSTA, John. ... Gunner
U. S. C. G. On the occasion of the disastrous explosion at Halifax. N. S., on Dec. 6, 1917, he performed much valuable humanitarian sendee as a member of a relief party sent on shore from the U. S. S. Morrill.
DENNIS, John B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Officer in Charge of the Naval Dispensary, Navy Department.
DICHMAN, Grattan C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Conyngham from September 21, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
DIEFFENBACH, A. C., (Ret.) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of Ordnance in charge of the Midvale Inspection District, he handled many difficult administrative problems with marked ability. The district under his supervision produced much of the mining material used in the North Sea Barrage, as well as that used on the 7-inch tractor and 14-inch railway mounts.
DINGER, Henry C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As commanding officer of the U. S. S. Maumee from May 17 to July 4, 1917, he rendered meritorious service.
DODD, Harold ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Division Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander Division Nine. U. S. Fleet, operating with British Grand Fleet from Dec. 7, 1917, until after surrender of German fleet.
DODSON, William P. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He was in command of U. S. S. C-130, which left New London on Sept. 26, 1618 and arrived at Gibraltar Nov. 6, 1918. In spite of the long voyage the vessel under his command was able to proceed within a few hours for duty on the barrage of the Straits of Gibraltar on which duty it continued until the armistice Nov. 11, 1918.
DONAVIN, Kirkwood H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service ns Aide on the Staff of the Commander Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.
DONLIN, George F.
... Eng., 1c.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Arcturus at sea on November 6.
1918, he displayed marked courage and energy as one of a party of six men which plugged the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room were flooded to a height of five feet, thereby in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
DOWELL, Jonathan S., Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander. Battleship Force One, U. S. Fleet.
DOWNES, John ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Assistant in Charge of Reserve Officers’ Classes.
DOYLE, John P. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Alcedo on two occasions; first on the torpedoing of the Antilles on Oct. 17, 1917 and second on the torpedoing of the Finland on Oct. 28, 1917, he took charge of the whaleboat of the Alcedo and rescued a number of men from the torpedoed vessels under difficult conditions. When the U. S. S. Alcedo was torpedoed on Nov. 6, 1917, he succeeded unaided in lowering the whaleboat.
DRAEMEL, Milo F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force Two, U. S. Fleet.
DUCKETT, Edmund D. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
DUNCAN, Daniel ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Mining Gunner on the U. S. S. Baltimore during the operations of planting mines off the Irish Coast and in the North Sea Barrage.
DUNCAN, William B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As executive officer of the Receiving Ship at New York, and at intervals, as Commanding Officer of that Receiving Ship, he performed highly meritorious service.
DUNN, Charles A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Ship Superintendent of the U. S. S. Melville on March 28, he displayed marked energy, zeal and ability in handling urgent repairs to the machinery of the U. S. S. Tucker as a result of which that, vessel was enabled to leave the dry dock after a very short period of delay and to resume her duties on patrol at a time when this duty was very much needed.
DUNNING, W. B. (Ret.) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Cable Censor at San Francisco.
DYER, George P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Assistant to the Supply Officer of the Navy Yard, Norfolk, and later as Supply Officer, charged with the furnishing, caro and shipping of a great volume of supplies in and from the District.
EAGLE, Carlton R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. he performed meritorious service as Squadron Supply Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Mine Force, U. S. Fleet.
EASDALE, David ... Cptr.
U. S. N. R. F. As ship’s carpenter of the U. S. S. San Diego, he performed his duties with exceptional thoroughness at the time that vessel was sunk by enemy torpedo.
EATON, Joseph A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
EDDY, Spencer ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service in organizing and operating a branch office of Naval Intelligence in New York, and through his efforts, many enemy activities were brought to light and enemy suspects apprehended.
EDWARDS, Walter F. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U S. S. Maui in making one trip to France, carrying troops through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
ELLIS, Mark St. Clair ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He displayed marked heroism on the occasion ot the explosion of the black-powder magazine at the Navy Yard, Moro Island, California, July 9, 1917, after the explosion he risked his life in efforts to prevent further explosions, and showed zeal and efficiency in promptly resuming the work of the magazine.
ENDEL, Solomon ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Secretary on the Staff of the Commander, First Division, U. S. Fleet.
ENDICOTT, Mordecai T. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility acting in an advisory capacity to the Chief of Bureau of Yards and Docks, and as a member of various special boards dealing with matters of great importance in connection with the prosecution of the war.
EUBANK, Gerald A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval Batteries which were sent to France.
EVANS, Sydney K. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Chaplain of the U. S. Naval Academy.
EVERITT, Samuel E. ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Conyngham when a heavy storm was encountered on Nov. 7, 1918, and when several depth charges had broken loose, he aided in securing them under dangerous circumstances.
FARENHOLT, Ammen ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally meritorious service while serving as Senior medical officer at the U. S. Naval Training Camp, San Diego, Cal. and in establishing the hospital at the camp.
FARRELL, Franklin ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau of Ordnance on duty in the New England Inspection District, he performed exceptionally important duty, especially in discovering what was wrong with the Bridgeport Projectile Company.
FAWCETT, Stanley B. ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Ophir when a fire broke out on that vessel, he volunteered to take a hose into the coal bunker and succeeded in putting out the fire, and also crawled between decks to play the hose on flames coining through drums of oil which were liable to explode. He displayed great courage and devotion to duty.
FAWELL, Reed M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Acting Director of Naval Communications during the absence of the Director in Europe for a period of three months.
FENNER, Edward B. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Head of the Department of Navigation at the U. S. Naval Academy.
FIELD, James G. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in command of the Naval Hospital at the U. S. Naval Academy.
FIELD, Thomas M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch naval batteries which were sent to France.
FISCHER, Herman E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. While on duty in the Bureau of Ordnance charged with coordinating the many details connected with the Northern Mine Barrage, he performed exceptionally valuable service.
FLINT, James A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Torpedo Station, he made a special study of torpedo mechanisms with such success that he was able to increase the range of torpedoes by about five thousand yards, besides making other improvements of great value.
FOLEY, Paul ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service while serving under the orders of Chief of Naval Operations in assisting in the complex problems of supplying and distributing fuel oil required for the war operations of the Allies and the United States.
FOSTER, William H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed exceptionally valuable services in charge of ship inspection in the Fourth Naval District, in which capacity he developed a system of inspection which became the model for similar work in other districts.
FOY, Edward J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant and Fleet Personnel Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
FRANKLIN, Benjamin R. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, on June 17, 1918, he was in a boat from the station with two others when a seaplane fell in the water, lie immediately dove overboard and under the wreckage in the endeavor to rescue men supposed to be in the plane.
FRITSCH, William J. ... Bgler.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service while serving on the U. S. S. Kittery in October 1918. when the hospital corpsmen had been laid up with influenza, he volunteered for service with the patients for a number of days until he was himself stricken with the disease.
FULLER, Samuel R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As officer-in-charge of all Navy purchases of steel and steel products, he rendered meritorious service and showed aggressiveness and organisation ability.
FURLONG, William R. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of Ordnance in charge of the Fire Control Section, he showed exceptional ability in collecting and utilising information from our own and other naval services.
GAFFNEY, Francis L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch naval batteries which were sent to France.
GAFFNEY, John J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Officer-in-Charge of the Clothing Factory at Charleston, he performed meritorious service and displayed tACt and good judgment in the excellent performance of his work,
GALLOUPE, Chauncey A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he carried out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts, with skill and daring.
GARTNER, Walter C. F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. On the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading Plant at Morgan, N. J., he displayed conspicuous daring, coolness and efficiency in charge of a party of enlisted men engaged in rescue work.
GARTON, Will M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered conspicuous and efficient service in planning the construction of and commanding the Naval Hospital at Charleston, S. C., in organising the Medical Department of the 6th Naval District and as Surgeon of the Navy Yard.
GATHEMANN, Adolph A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. While attached to the Boston Navy Yard, and First Naval District, he performed highly meritorious service.
GEYER, Clarence H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an airship pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
GHORMLEY, Robert L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force One, U. S. Fleet.
GIBBS, Fred ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Arcturus at sea, on Nov. 6, 1918, he displayed marked courage and energy as one of a party of six men plugged the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room were flooded to a height of five feet, thereby in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
GILDER, George DeH. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. While acting as pilot of a seaplane operating in the vicinity of Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 13, 1918, he went to the assistance of Ensign MacNaughton, U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had fallen to the water pinning him under the wreckage. Ensign Gilder went overboard into the extremely cold water and heroically dove under the wreck in the effort to extricate Ensign MacNaughton, persisting in these efforts until his body was finally extricated.
GILES, Jerome A. ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Ophir when a fire broke out on that vessel, he volunteered to take a hose into the coal bunker and succeeded in putting out the fire and also crawled between decks to play the hose on flames coming through drums of oil which were liable to explode. He. thereby, displayed great courage and devotion to duty.
GILL, Charles C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Gunnery Officer of the U. S. S. Seattle during the early part of the war, and later as Executive Officer of the U. S. S. George Washington, he rendered meritorious service.
GILLETTE, Claude S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. While attached to the U. S. Naval Repair Station at Brest, France, he rendered valuable service in connection with the erection of repair shops and equipment and particularly in handling important repair work on a number of ships torpedoed or grounded.
GILMARTIN, Michael W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Washington, he exhibited zeal and energy in repairing and getting in proper condition old guns and mounts in store and ready for service at the opening of the War, and invented certain devices considered to have merit in connection with handling ammunition.
GILLMOR, Reginald E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
GILPIN, Charles E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service in the Plans Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, in
connection with the collection and dissemination of information and as Liaison Officer between the Department and Foreign Nava] Officials.
GOLDSBOROUGH, McGill R. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in charge of tue Supply Department, Naval Overseas Transportation Department and Supply Officer of the Fourth Naval District.
GORMAN, Frank J. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Night Communication Officer in the Fourth Naval District, he performed meritorious service.
GORTON, Adolphus W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As First Pilot of Seaplane A-2245, he displayed unusual zeal and resourcefulness when, under very difficult conditions, he succeeded in carrying out his orders and in bringing his seaplane from Hampton Roads to Anacostia, D. C. on February 5, 1919.
GRAHAM, William J. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. On May 1, 1917, while attached to the U. S. S. Wisconsin, the tracer charge of a 6-inch shell on a lighter alongside became ignited. He immediately jumped onto the lighter and threw the shell overboard. As there was a large quantity of powder on the lighter, his prompt and courageous action may have been the means of preventing a very serious accident.
GRAVES, Carroll S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Tucker from November 1, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
GREEN, Carl M. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious service in preventing the German ship KD-3, interned in the harbor of San Juan, Porto Rico, from being sunk by hor crew on April 6, 1917.
GREEN, Fitzhugh ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, Division Six, U. S. Fleet.
GREENE, Charles L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Kingfisher, he rendered meritorious service in the performance of his duties, which were both strenuous and hazardous.
GREGORY, Samuel ... Gunner
U. S. N. While attached to the U. S. S. O-6, he performed highly meritorious service, behaving with marked coolness and efficiency, on the occasion of that vessel’s being fired upon on August 7, 1918.
GRIFFIN, Virgil C., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as a member of the First Aeronautical Detachment to reach France, and subsequently in command of United States Naval Air Station at St. Trojan, France.
GRISWOLD, Rettig A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
GROSVENOR, Theodore P. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
GRYLLS, Humphrey M. K. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
GUNNELL, John H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in developing, organizing and administrating the Naval Aircraft Storehouse at Gloucester, N. J.
HAAKE, Frederick J. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious service as Commander of the patrol and other defense boats at the mouth of the Delaware during the early part of the war and later in command of the Cane May section Base, including the patrol boats, sub-chasers and other craft based thereon.
HAAS, Ewart G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Sigourney from Oct. 6, 1918 to Oct. 10, 1918.
HAGNER, Ignatius T. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in his able and successful administration of the fiscal and commercial interests of the Dominican Republic, under the Military Government, and later as Food Controller under the same Government.
HALSEY, William F., (Ret.) ... Capt.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service while on duty in the Bureau of Constructions and Repair, where he was charged with the supplying of naval vessels with boats, life-saving appliances, and miscellaneous equipment, especially for the protection of troops during their transport through the zone of submarine operations.
HAMLET, Harry G. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. While in command of the U. S. S. Marietta on the occasion of the lots of the U. S. S. Courtney and the U. S. S. James on April 27, 1918 in a heavy gale off the coast of France, he displayed fine seamanship and devotion to duty in rescuing the crews of those vessels.
HAMNER, Edward C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Manager of the Industrial Department, Naval Station, New Orleans and District Constructor and District Engineer, Eighth Naval District.
HANCOCK, John T. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France, from January to October, 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.
HARRIS, Fred ... C. B.
U. S. N. While serving in the U. S. Aviation Forces abroad, when a seaplane in which he was riding crashed in the Humber River, England, on Oct. 28, 1918, he displayed great courage. Though in a dared condition he endeavored to assist two other occupants of the piano from the wreckage before he was rescued himself.
HARRIS, Jack H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. During the severe epidemic of influenza, he rendered exceptionally meritorious service in caring for the sick and by his skill and careful attention to duty greatly restricted the spread of the disease in the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet.
HARRIS, Thomas D. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service in the Third Naval District in connection with the allotment and inspection of meats.
HARRISON, Homer H. H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Warrington on the occasion of the torpedoing of the U. S. S. President Lincoln on May 31, 1918, he volunteered to take a bout in a heavy sea and rescue the survivors on rafts which operation was conducted in a very able way.
HARRISON, Paul H. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious service in the development and administration of Naval Training Camp at Cape May, N. J.
HART, Lynn N. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2. Strathpeffer, Scotland.
HARTIGAN, Charles C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Cassin from Nov. 1, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
HARTLINE, Effinger E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. he rendered highly meritorious service and showed marked administrative ability as Officer-in-Charge of the stores accounting of the Naval service.
HASLER, Thomas B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service in connection with repairs to German ships taken over at the beginning of the war, and their supply and equipment for (his) transport duty, in which rapacity knowledge of merchant marine affairs and of the repair and supply facilities of New York were of the greatest possible value and were generously and unremittingly placed at the service of the government.
HASSELBARTH, Percy ... El., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. C-332 on Oct. 9, 1918, ne with another man in a wherry rescued an officer and three on bated men from SC-919 when that vessel was ablaze and the ammunition exploding. He displayed great courage and devotion to duty.
HATCH, John F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Supply Officer on the Staff of the Commander of the Train. U. S. Fleet.
HAWKINS, Ashton W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he carried out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts, with skill and daring.
HAWKINS, Rodes H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Sterrett from Oct. 14, 1918 until the ond of the submarine campaign.
HAYDEN, Joseph R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
HEMINGWAY, Henry G. ... Lieut.
U. S. C. G. He performed meritorious service as officer-in-charge of a working party cent on shore from the U. S. S. Morrill at Halifax, N. S. to assist in humanitarian work following the disastrous explosion of December 6, 1917.
HENNING, George W. ... Sea.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Parker, he was the first lookout to sight an enemy submarine which was attacked on Aug. 3, 1917. He displayed marked zeal and attention to duty.
HENRY, Sidney M. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in charge under the Bureau of Construction and Repair of Plant Design, Construction, Equipment and Organisation.
HENRY, William B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service by organising and establishing the branch office of Naval Intelligence at Philadelphia, Pa., and conducting many important investigations.
HEWLETT, George W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Navigator and Gunnery Officer of the U. S. S. Baltimore, he performed meritorious service.
HICKEY, Andrew S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Wilkes from Opt. 21, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
HILEMAN, Joseph L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Head of the Department of Marine Engineering and Naval Constructions at the U. S. Naval Academy.
HILL, James B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S Finland in making on trip to France, carrying troops, through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.
HIMMELBLAU, David. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service in the Accounting Division in charge of cost and financial investigations of various sorts.
HINES, John W. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
HIRSHORN, Maurice S. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in charge of naval supplies of vessels operating in the waters of the Fourth Naval District.
HODGES. Kenneth B.
... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service as an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Naval Air Forces in England.
HODSON, Merritt ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of the Commander, First Division, U. S. Fleet.
HOFFMAN, Francis W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service in connection with the organization of Naval Overseas Transportation Service in the Fourth Naval District.
HOGG, William S., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service ns Fleet Radio and Communication Officer on the Staff of the Commander in U. S. Pacific Fleet.
HOLDEN, Marvin. ... P. & F.
U. S. N. He was one of a party of six volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat and made three trips through the surf off Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917, rescuing survivors and treasure from the stranded steamer Paddleford.
HOLLIDAY, Seymour E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Force Engineer on the Staff of the Commander, Submarine Force, U. S. Fleet.
HOMER, Warren D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2, Strathpeffer, Scotland.
HOOGEWERFF, Heister ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of the Commander, First Division, U. S. Fleet.
HOOPER, Roger F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Flag Secretary and Aide on the Staff of Commander Mine Squadron One, Mine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, he rendered valuable service and showed ability and enterprise of a high order.
HOPKINS, Charles H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Vester, he rendered meritorious service.
HORNBERGER, John R. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service ns First. Assistant to the Supply Officer of the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C.
HORTON, Fred E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Neptune serving in the Train, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, he rendered meritorious sendee.
HORTON, William B. ... Btsn.
U. S. N. As commanding officer of the armed guard on board the U. S. S. George G. Henry when that ship was on fire, not knowing whether or not the vessel would be destroyed by an explosion and after the vessel had hern practically Abandoned by the other members of the crew, his action undoubtedly contributed to the saving of the ship.
HOUSEY, Fernando A. ... C. Y.
U. S. N. While serving abroad as yeoman on the staff of the Admiral Commanding the mine force from April to December 1918, he handled a great deal of the Secretarial work of the office that would ordinarily have been done by an officer. He did the work in a highly efficient and satisfactory manner.
HUGGARD, Robert M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As an officer of the U. S. S. Covington on the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on July 4, 1918, he showed marked energy and coolness and excellent seamanship in getting out the boats of the Covington and in picking up men from the water und rafts.
HUNTER, Donald T. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious sendee in command of the U. S. S. Sterrett from Oct. 14, 1918 until the end of the submarine campaign.
HURD, Thomas J. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As Assembly Officer of the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard, Washington D. C. he rendered meritorious service.
HURST, Lewis ... Cox.
U. S. N. While serving at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola on June 17, 1918, he was in a boat from the Station when a seaplane fell into the water. He displayed courage and presence of mind in immediately diving overboard and under the wreckage in an endeavor to rescue men supposed to be in the plane.
HUSTVEDT, Olaf M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Secretary on the Stall of the Battleship Division Six, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
HUXFORD, Harry N. ... Lieut.
U. S. N As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Lebanon, serving in the Train, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, he rendered meritorious service, showing energy and skill, as well as good judgment and discretion.
HYATT, Claudius R. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Secretary on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force One, U. S. Fleet.
INGERSOLL, Royal R. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in the examination of inventions for the improvement of the ordnance material.
INGRAHAM, Charles N. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Force Radio Officer and Liaison Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.
IRELAND, Robert L. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. While acting as pilot of a seaplane operating in the vicinity of Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 13, 1918, he went to the assistance of Ensign MacNaughton, U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had fallen to the water, pinning him under the wreckage. He dove overboard into the extremely cold water and heroically dove under the wreck in an effort to extricate Ensign MacNaughton, persisting in these efforts until his body was finally extricated.
ISBESTER, George C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
IVES, Paul F. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Naval Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
JAEGER, Ferdinand H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Legonia 11, Flagship of the Forces afloat in the Fifth Naval District, especially for his service in the fabrication and laying of a heavy steel obstruction net fifteen miles in length across Chesapeake
Bay inside the Virginia Capes, this tremendous job being carried through with inadequate facilities and in spite of many and very great difficulties.
JAMES, Jules ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. he performed exceptionally valuable service as Navigator of the U. S. S. Rochester on the occasion of the contact of that vessel with a submarine on June 25, 1918.
JERSEY, Chester C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Flag Secretary on the Staff of the Commander Division Three, U. S. Fleet.
JETT, George H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.
JEWETT, Thomas S. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide for Supplies, Third Naval District, and previously, as Supply Officer of the Navy Yard, New York.
JOHNSON, Clarence R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He displayed marked courage and presence of mind on September 15, 1918. in attempting to rescue the pilots of a wrecked and burning seaplane and _ in actually pulling out from the burning wreckage Chief Electrician A. M. Underwood who had become unconscious while endeavoring to assist the pilots.
JOHNSON, Harry E. ... Ens.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Discipline Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force One, U. S. Fleet.
JOHNSON, John. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed highly meritorious service in connection with the salvage of the U. S. S. Frederick R. Kellogg after that vessel had been sunk by the explosion of a mine off the Atlantic Coast, in water so deep as to make the matter of salvage one of extreme difficulty.
JOHNSON, Mervine F. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. E. J. McKeever, (S. P. No. 684), he rendered meritorious service.
JOHNSTONE, Alan S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As First Lieutenant of the U. S. S. George Washington, he displayed a high degree of resourcefulness and devotion to duty under severe physical distress.
JONES, Horace W.,
(Ret.) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Naval Inspector of Ordnance in charge of the Chicago District, he rendered meritorious sendee.
JUDSON, Virgil R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious sendee as Flag Secretary and Communication Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship Force Two, U. S. Fleet.
KARKER, Maurice H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious sendee and showed executive ability of a high order in organizing the Provisions and Clothing Depot at South Brooklyn, N. Y.
KEISER, Clarence W. ... Sea.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service on the occasion of the torpedoing of the U. S. S. Alcedo on Nov. 5, 1917. After the vessel was abandoned, he assisted in separating and righting the boats in the water. Being in n crowded boat, he jumped overboard and swam to another boat some distance away.
KEITH, Gerald ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. he performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
KELLY, Charles M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R F. He performed meritorious service as Division Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander Division Three, U. S. Fleet.
KELLY, George F. ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. He was one of a party of six volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat and made three trips through the surf off Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917, rescuing survivors and treasure from the stranded steamer Paddleford.
KELLY, William J. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service serving as member of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Joseph Cudahy, in two encounters with enemy submarines. He was in charge of gun’s crews, and so directed the fire that the attacks were repulsed with probable damage to the enemy.
KENNEDY, Stanley C. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
KEPPLER, Chester H. J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious sendee as Outside Superintendent in the Machinery Division of the Boston Navy Yard.
KERR, Raymond E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. On September 30, 1918, when a motor boat of the Salem swamped within sight of the Marblehead, he as officer of the deck at once called away all boats and having made sure that the orders would be obeyed, efficiently took charge of the first boat which was ready to leave the ship and hastened to the rescue of the men who were struggling in the water.
KEY, A. L., (Ret.) ... Commodore
U. S. N. He performed meritorious sendee as Commandant of the Naval Training Station, Bumkin Island, and as Chief of Staff First Naval District.
KEYES, Raymond S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious sendee as Repair Officer of the U. S. S. Vestal in the Train of the U. S. S. Atlantic Fleet.
KIELY, Ralph ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Aeronautical Force abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
KING, Samuel W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious sendee as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.
KING, William E. ... Sea.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Isis on July 13, 1918, he with another man proceeded in a boat through gasoline burning on the surface of the water to the side of the Spanish steamer Serantes and rescued seven men from the steamer who were hemmed in by the flames and feared to jump overboard.
KINGSBURG, Carl O. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving with the 0th Regiment U. S. Marine, he rendered highly commendable service in caring for the wounded, and particularly on the morning of April 13, 1918, in caring for and evacuating a large number of casualties resulting from a gas shell bombardment, though himself gassed.
KITTREDGE, Tracy B. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces, European Waters.
KLAUS, Edward J. ... El., 1c.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service with the U. S. Aviation forces abroad. he was an observer in a hazardous patrol on the night of Aug. 5, 1918.
KNAUSS, Harrison E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He was in command of the first armed guard sent abroad on the U. S. S. St. Louis just before the declaration of war and later rendered valuable service in discovering German spies.
KNIGHT, William R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service on the occasion of the towing of the U. S. S. Westward he which had been torpedoed and abandoned, by getting up steam and making it possible for that vessel to assist with her engines.
KNUDSEN, John ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Arcturus at sea on Nov. 6, 1918, he displayed marked courage and energy, as one of a party of six men which plugged the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room were flooded to a height of five feet, thereby in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
KOCH, Ralph A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in connection with the development of the Naval Reserve. Starting with a law which was far from clear in its provisions, he interpreted and applied it so wisely and was so successful in securing confirmation of his interpretations from proper legal authority, that the Naval Reserve became a vitally important part of the Navy's personnel.
KRAMER, Frank J. ... B. M., 2c.
U. S. N. He displayed great courage when a fire broke out on the U. S. S. Sixaola at Hoboken on February 23, 1917. In an effort to learn the extent of the fire, with an officer, he descended into the holds and was overcome by the smoke and, though wearing a gas mask, he lost his life.
KREITENSTEIN, Carl M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the U. S. S. Morrill he performed important and valuable humanitarian work in charge of a relief party sent on shore from the Morrill following the disastrous explosion at Halifax, N. S., on Dec. 6, 1917.
LACKEY, Frank R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As Executive Officer of the Aviation Training Station at Bay Shore, and of the Naval Training Camp, Pelham Bay Park his great devotion to duty.
ability and efficiency were largely responsible for the success of these organizations.
LaFRENZ, Walter F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As commanding officer of the U. S. S. Tucker from October 11, 1918 until October 19, 1918 and of the O'Brien from October 29, 1918 until the end of the submarine campaign, he rendered highly meritorious services.
LAIRD, H. C., (Ret.) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Aide for Personnel to the Commandant 5th Naval District, in enrolling and organizing the Naval Reserve force in that district, he performed his duties with marked ability and excellent judgment.
LAKE, Forrest U. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Aide and Flag Secretary to the Commander of Division 11, Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet.
LAMAR, Howard D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Officer in Charge of the erection of new storehouses and in solving the storage problems that faced the Navy at the beginning of the war, and later as a member of the Navy Department Board for the development of Navy Yards, he rendered highly meritorious service.
LAMBERT, John J. ... W. T.
U. S. N. He was one of a party of six volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat and made three trips through the surf off Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917, rescuing survivors and treasure from the stranded steamer Paddleford.
LAMMERS, Howard M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Fleet Gunnery Officer, Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
LANGSETH, Thomas F. ... Btsn.
U. S. N. As Commanding Officer of a trawler taken over from the British forces and engaged in sweeping the North Sea Aline Barrage at the mine fields, his duties were performed in a highly efficient and expeditious manner.
LASKOWSKY, Felix ... Q. M., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Buck on April 11, 1918, he heroically lost his life in attempting to rescue two men who had entered a cofferdam and had been overcome by the gas.
LAWRENCE, Clarence A. ... Q. M., 3c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Parker when an enemy submarine was sighted on Aug. 3, 1917, he was sent aloft to aid in directing the movements of the ship in the attack upon the submarine.
LAWSON, Joseph H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force, he performed highly meritorious service.
LEARNED, Harold G. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
LeBLANC, Thomas J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
LeCLAIR, Hugh P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Officer in Charge, Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering, he had immediate direction of the design of the high-power radio station at Annapolis, and still larger station at Croix d’Hins, France, in which capacity, he rendered highly efficient and meritorious service.
LEEB, Henry L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Force Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.
LEIPER, Edward F., (Ret.) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As commanding officer of the Receiving Ship. Fourth Naval District, and in the organization of the training camp, instruction and transfer of men to sea, he rendered efficient and meritorious service.
LEONHARDT, Elizabeth ...Chief Nurse
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Hospital Norfolk, she showed marked ability and a large part of the successful work of the hospital was due to her and the nurses under her.
LEUTZE, Trevor W. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in connection with the design and execution of plans for the Fleet Supply Base at South Brooklyn and displayed exceptional executive ability in the administration of that Base.
LEWIS, Harper F. ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Cleveland, when that vessel broke a stern tube shaft at sea on Oct. 2, 1918, it became necessary, to lash the shaft with wire hawsers in a rough sea. He heroically with two others volunteered to go over the side in bowlines, and run the lines to secure the shaft. On Oct. 6, 1918, when the lashings broke, he again went over the side and secured the shaft under difficult conditions.
LEYS, James F. ... Capt.
U. S. N. As Senior Medical Officer, Navy Yard, Boston, Mass., he performed highly meritorious service.
LIBBEY, Miles A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Aide and Force Electrical Officer on the Staff of the Commander. Submarine Force. Atlantic Fleet, and in important and valuable work in connection with submarine listening devices, he rendered highly meritorious service.
LIESER, John. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. While on a lookout watch on the U. S. S. Rochester on June 25, 1918, he showed marked attention to duty in sighting a submarine and giving prompt notice to the officer of the deck, with the result that the danger of attack was avoided.
LINDQUIST, Joseph B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Communication Watch Officer in the Fourth Naval District, he was charged with duties of a highly confidential nature, requiring initiative and executive ability of a high order. He performed these duties with marked zeal and efficiency.
LINDSAY, Lemuel E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Censor of Communications at Sayville and in charge of the Sayville Radio Station, he performed meritorious service.
LINHARD, Leon J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. His services at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France wore highly meritorious.
LINNARD, Joseph H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service in the Bureau of Construction and Repair of the financial and contract arrangements for the acceleration of the construction of naval vessels.
LITTLEFIELD, Chas. W. ... Copt
U. S. N. As Disbursing Officer, Third Naval District, he performed meritorious service.
LLOYD, Elmer B. ...M. M., 1c.
U. S. X. He rendered meritorious service at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, when a seaplane was wrecked on Oct. 4. 1918, by repeatedly diving under the wreckage and after much difficulty recovering the bodies of two aviators.
LOCY, Francis E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As battalion surgeon, 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, he rendered efficient and valuable service in treating the wounded in the action at the Bois de Belleau in the early part of Juno, 1918, until he was seriously gassed. Later, as regimental surgeon in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, he rendered meritorious service.
LOFTIN, Edward H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Aide on the Staff of the Commander U. S. Naval Forces inFrance, he performed highly meritorious service.
LOHMANN, Carl A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As officer in charge of business relations of the Bureau of Constructions and Repair with firms engaged in the building of aircraft, both heavier and lighter-than-air, his energy and excellent judgment combined with your experience enabled him to reduce the delayed incident to the production of this material, and was a large factor in enabling the Navy to secure the aircraft required.
LONGSTRETH, Charles ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Commander of the Delaware River Patrol and as an able, energetic and influential assistant to the Commandant of the Fourth Naval District in the organisation of civilian activities of that District.
LOWELL, Robert T.
S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Force Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force One, U. S. Fleet.
LUCAS, Frank P. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France from January to October 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.
LUNG, George A. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the Naval Hospital. New York. N. Y. and Director of Naval Hospitals, Third Naval District.
LUTHER, Howard B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, he performed exceptionally valuable service as an assistant in the Aircraft Division of the Bureau, during the early part of the Engineering Branch of Air Craft Design.
LYDERS, Eric C. W. S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As Navigator of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, he rendered highly meritorious service on the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel by enemy submarines, in ably and efficiently navigating the disabled ship to port.
LYNCH, Edward T. ... B. M., 2c
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service while serving on the U. S. S. C-3 on Oct. 9, 1918, when he with another man in a wherry rescued an officer and three enlisted men from SC-219, when that vessel was ablaze and ammunition exploding.
LYNCH, James M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Communication Watch Officer in the Fourth Naval District, he was charged with duties of a highly confidential nature, requiring initiative and executive ability of a high order. He performed these duties with marked zeal and efficiency.
LYONS, Frank ... Cox.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, on Sept. 24, 1918, when a flying boat was submerged, he with another man went overboard and under the wreckage in an attempt to save the lives of the occupants. Also on Nov. 23, 1917, when a seaplane crashed into the water, he with two others on a sea sled sent to the rescue went overboard and under the wreckage in attempts to free the pilot.
MAAS, Charles O. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service ns Chief of Economic and Publicity Section in the Office of the United States Naval Attache in Paris, where he showed remarkable aptitude for propaganda in support of the American and Allied cause, and in discovering and combating hostile propaganda.
MACKLIN, Charles F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As Executive Officer of the Naval Operating Base, Hampton Roads, he performed highly meritorious service.
MACLEWSKI, P. P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Navigator of the U. S. S. O'Brien on June 16, 1917, he took part in an encounter with an enemy submarine and that his prompt and correct action in commanding the ship while temporarily in charge of the bridge, contributed to the damage which is believed to have been done to the submarine.
MAC MEANS, Harold V. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He displayed marked energy, zeal and administrative efficiency in connection with the unloading of the U. S. S. Houston at Bordeaux, France, in August, 1918. Due to his energy and seal, the cargo was discharged in the short time of 112 hours with a saving to the Government of many thousand dollars.
MADDOX, Charles H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide and Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European waters in connection with the establishment of a communication service at the Coast Naval Base at Queenstown and throughout Ireland.
MALLORY, Charles K. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Officer-in-Charge of the Supply Division of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, he rendered meritorious service and displayed excellent judgment, broad executive ability and great tact.
MANLEY, Rufus S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. Ile performed meritorious service as Aide to the Commandant, and Aide for Inf or mat ion, Eighth Naval District.
MANN, William L., Jr., ... Lt. Comdr. (M. C.)
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Medical Officer at Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va. The difficult problems of sanitation, hygiene, etc., involved in the construction of a great military camp on a site consisting in the beginning of forest surrounded by swamps, were handled with great zeal and efficiency.
MARQUART, Edward J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service at the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C., during the entire period of the war by his exceptional zeal, energy and initiative.
MARSH, Charles C., (Ret.) ... Capt.
U. S. N. As Chief of Staff to the Commandant, First Naval District, he rendered loyal and efficient service.
MARTIN, Janies A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
MASON, Charles P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Naval Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
MASON, Jacob A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Cuyama on Sept. 19, 1918 at son, where an ammonia feed pipe of the refrigerating system broke, discharging a tank full of ammonia into the engine room. Ile succeeded in closing the valves controlling the piping and then in charge of four others assisted in the rescue of those overcome by the fumes.
MASON, Newton E., (Ret.) ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the Priorities Committee of the War Industries Board, and in obtaining much needed ordnance material for war use.
MASTICK, Seabury C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He displayed exceptional executive and administrative ability in charge of a plant manufacturing star shell and handled the matter with such success that the shell now manufactured are superior to any abroad.
MATTINGLY, Claude.
... Ph. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France on June 11, 1918, at the First Aid Station at Lucy, he performed his duties with marked coolness and courage, and when the building in which he was operating was struck by high explosive shells and partially demolished, he returned to the building against orders and brought out first aid dressings which a little later were needed badly for the caro of the wounded.
MAYER, Brants ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.
MAYO, Chester G. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Senior Assistant and Executive Officer to the Supply Officer of the Navy Yard, Boston. Moss., during the first year of the war and later as an officer in charge of the Disbursing Division of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.
MAYO, Claude B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Assistant in the Personnel Division of the Bureau of Navigation, especially charged with plans for the supply of Junior Officer, of officer for destroyers, and of the training of reserve and temporary officers.
MC AVEY, Thomas L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As senior engineer officer of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, he rendered highly meritorious service by his coolness and courageous performance of duty when that vessel was torpedoed by an enemy submarine and subsequently brought to port.
MC CLUNG, Edgar R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Navigator and later as executive officer of the U. S. S. Columbia, he performed highly meritorious service.
MC CORMACK, Harvey W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Fleet Radio Officer on the Staff of Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Fleet.
MC CORMICK, Albert M. D. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. (M. C.) he performed meritorious service as Head of Department of Physiology and Hygiene, and Senior Medical Officer, U. S. Naval Academy.
MC CORMICK, Edward H. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
MC DANIELS, Lee John ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France, on June 11, 1918, at the First Aid Station at Lucy, he performed his duties with marked coolness and courage, and when the building in which he was operating was struck by high explosive shells and partially demolished, he returned to the building against orders and brought out first aid dressings which a little later were badly needed for the care of the wounded.
MC DONALD, Mitchell C. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide for Supply, Fourth Naval District.
MCDOWELL, Willis ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service as Commanding Officer for one trip of the U. S. S. Mongolia, engaged in transporting troops to France.
MC ENTEE, William ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Construction Officer, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C. in connection with
experimental work at the model basin and consequent design of a great variety of vessels of new types called forth by urgent war needs.
MCGEE, Henry E. ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France during the final attack on Belleau Wood, June 23, 1918, he showed marked bravery, initiative and devotion to duty in establishing a first-aid station directly in the rear of the firing line and making several trips to the front line to remove wounded.
MCGRANN, William H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
MCGUINNESS, Frank J. ... Bmkr.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Arcturus at sea on November 6, 1918, he displayed marked courage and energy as one of a party of six men which plugged the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room were flooded to a height of five feet, thereby in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
MC KAY, George A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in the Bureau of Yards and Docks in charge of Navy Yard expansion and ship yard plant work and later in connection with constructions work at the Naval Training Station, Chicago, Ill., showing marked energy, zeal and ability.
MCMURRAIN, Samuel B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As instructor in Aerial Bombing and Gunnery attached to United States Naval Air Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
MCPHERSON, William G. ... Sea.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when a seaplane crashed into the water on Nov. 23, 1917, he with two others on a sea sled sent to the rescue went overboard and under the wreckage in attempts to free the pilot.
MELTON, James R. ... Cox.
U. S. N. As a member of the Armed Guard of the U. S. S. Nyanza, on Jan. 13, 1918, he was on lookout watch and sighted the periscope of an enemy submarine and a torpedo wake in time to permit the ship to be manoeuvred so as to avoid the torpedo.
MERRIAM, John H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Officer in Charge of the Disbursing Office, and later as General Inspector of the Supply Corps.
METZ, Earle C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of Commander Division Three, U. S. Fleet.
METZ, George H. ... Btsn.
U. S. N. On the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading Plant at Morgan, N. J., he displayed conspicuous daring, coolness and efficiency in charge of a party of enlisted men engaged in rescue work.
MILLIGAN, Clarence H. ... G. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving ns member of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Westoil. during an engagement with an enemy submarine on March 12, 1918, though very sick at the time, he performed his duties in a highly commendable manner. he was wounded in the engagement.
MILLIKEN, George E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As officer of the deck of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, he rendered highly meritorious service on the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel by an enemy submarine, and by his courage and presence of mind, set an excellent example for the crew which undoubtedly contributed to the saving of the ship.
MITCHESON, Joseph M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As Communication Officer. Acting Executive Officer and First Lieutenant on board the U. S. S. Von Steuben, he rendered highly meritorious service in the able, conscientious, and cheerful manner in which he performed all the duties pertaining to these offices.
MOORE, Ben McC. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when a seaplane was wrecked on Aug. 29, 1918, he with another man dove into the wreckage and located the pilot who was semi-conscious and supported him until further help arrived.
MORRIS, Charles ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Fleet Supply Officer on the Staff of Train Commander, Atlantic Fleet, he rendered meritorious service and displayed excellent administrative ability, untiring efforts and efficiency, as well as tact and discretion.
MORRIS, Laird M. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
MORTON, Roger Q. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. While serving with the 6th Regiment U. S. Marines, he rendered highly commendable service in giving aid to the wounded, particularly at the Bois de Belleau on June 14, 1918, when though badly gassed, he refused to leave the dressing station until all gassed and wounded comrades had been removed.
MOSS, Lincoln DeG. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service as the Officer-in-Charge of the Officers' Training School, Third Naval District.
MUDGE, Raymond C. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Commander of the First Division of Gunnery Training Seaplanes, and later as Commander of the Gunnery School at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, lie performed highly meritorious service in the efficient and energetic manner in which he surmounted many difficulties and in the good judgment, foresight, and initiative, he displayed in the performance of his duties.
MUIR, James M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As First Lieutenant of the Naval Training Camp, Pelham Bay Park, New York, he rendered highly meritorious service.
MUNN, Charles A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. While stationed nt Nantes, France, he rendered specially meritorious service in the Intelligence service in connection with the protection of transports from submarine attacks.
MUNNS, James J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Beale, he took charge of a motor dory in s choppy sea and at great risk rescued three men from the sinking steamer, City of Glasgow.
MURPHY, Dudley B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he carried out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts, with skill and daring.
MURPHY, Jeremiah. ... W. T.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service on board the U. S. S. Ammen upon the occasion of the blowing out of a boiler manhole gasket on June 17, 1919. He closed the master valves to the burners of the boilers and though scalded by steam and hot water remained at his post until the boilers were secured. His prompt action and devotion to duty undoubtedly saved the lives of others in the lire room.
MURPHY, John F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious services as liaison medical officer at Brest and on the U. S. S. George Washington in co-operation with the Army as to the care and responsibility for returning the sick and wounded to the United States.
MURPHY, Owen J. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service ns commander of the Armed Guard of the U. S. S. Alamance. On Feb. 5, 1918, that ship was torpedoed and the merchant crew immediately abandoned the ship but the armed guard went to stations and remained until a few minutes before the ship sank.
MURPHY, Thomas H. ... Ens.
U. S. N. As a Squadron Commander attached to the United States Naval Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
MYERS, Fayette ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service on the occasion of the torpedoing of the U. S. S. Mount Vernon, when, as Gunnery Officer of that vessel, he acted promptly and efficiently in having the depth charges fired, and also in laying the depth bomb barrage immediately after the ship was torpedoed.
NEILSON, Raymond P. R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander. U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
NEWELL, Elmer C. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service at the time of an explosion of the U. S. S. O-5 on Oct. 5, 1918. He with another man hurried to the scene of the accident with a gas mask entered the submarine and closed a door to the central operating compartment thereby restricting the extent of the fire and doubtless saving many lives. He then assisted in taking out injured and overcome men.
NEWTON, J. T., (Ret.) ... Commodore
U. S. N. As Inspector of Engineering materials at the works of the General Electric Co., at Schenectady during the War, he discharged his duties with marked ability.
NICHOLS, Harland A. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving with the 6th Regiment. U. S. Marines, he rendered highly commendable service in rendering aid to the wounded, particularly at Vierzy, on July 19, 1918, when the company to which he was attached was shelled in a ravine.
NICKINSON, Edward P. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Secretary to the Military Governor of Santo Domingo, in establishing and maintaining friendly relations with the people of that country.
NIMITZ, Chester W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Chief of Staff to the Commander, U. S. Atlantic Submarine Fleet.
NIVER, Edwin B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Chaplain at Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va., where he was indefatigable in his work for the welfare and morale of the personnel of the Post. Through his regular religious services and his ready, wise and helpful council and guidance, he was one of the most potent factors in maintaining discipline and contentment amongst both officers and enlisted men.
NORTON, Albert L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He was in charge of the whole inspection service of the Bureau of Ordnance during the war, and was entrusted with the works of enrollment of commissioned personnel, also he had the direction of the legal side of the efforts of the Bureau. All of his duties were excellently performed.
NORTON, Donald C. ... Ph., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France during the final attack on Belleau Wood, June 23rd, 1918, he showed marked bravery, initiative, and devotion to duty in establishing a first aid station directly in rear of the firing line and making several trips to the front line to remove wounded.
O’DONNELL, Timothy. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. John D. Archbold. On June 16. 1917, a vessel thought to be a submarine was sighted but submerged. About an hour later a torpedo was sighted and struck the ship, which sank rapidly to the main deck level, the crew abandoned the ship at once and the armed guard about twenty minutes after the explosion.
OHNESORG, Karl ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Fleet Surgeon on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.
O'LEARY, Timothy S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Supply Officer of the Boston Navy Yard.
OLIN, Oskar G. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Arcturus at sea on Nov. 6, 1918, he displayed marked courage and energy as one of a party of six men who plugged the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room were flooded to a height of five feet, thereby in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
OLIVER, Frederick L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Chief of Stall to the Train Commander, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
OLMSTEAD, Percy N. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide for Armed Guard and Ammunition in the Third Naval District.
OLSEN, Nils B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service as Superintendent of the 3oth Street Pier, New York Harbor.
OLSEN, Thomas ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Wakiva, when that vessel was sunk after a collision on May 22, 1918, he displayed exceptional coolness, initiative and resourcefulness in getting motor boats rigged out and lowered and in getting men from below.
O’MARA, John F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious Service as Officer in Charge of the Fleet Division, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts; in supplying of personnel for the Pay Corps and of provisions, clothing and commissary Stores for the Fleet and for Shore Stations.
OMODT, Hugh M. ... Sea.
U. S. N. He was a steersman while serving on the U. S. S. AL-2, on July 10, 1918, when a successful attack was made on an enemy submarine and exhibited splendid discipline and coolness in performance of his important duties.
ORMSBEE, Francis E., Jr. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when a seaplane crashed into the water on Sept.
25, 1918, he repeatedly dove into the tangled wreckage and saved the life of one of the occupants and recovered the body of another.
ORR, Morrison B. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
OSENGER, Albert ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As Senior Engineer Officer of the U. S. S. Bushnell and as repair officer for the Submarines based on the Bushnell he performed meritorious service.
OWEN, Knight B. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Naval Air Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
PALMER, Darwin C. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. President Lincoln after the torpedoing and loss of that vessel on May 31, 1918, he rendered valuable service during the night in rescuing the men on rafts and embarking them on a destroyer.
PAMPERIN, Arnold T. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
PARDRIDGE, Walter. ... El., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving in the U. S. Naval Aviation Forces abroad, he participated as radio operator in a hazardous flight on Oct. 20, 1918.
PARENT, Homer J. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Hinton, he rendered meritorious service on April 27, 1919 by picking up and towing the sinking U. S. S. McNeal and getting her safely to port, thereby undoubtedly saving the McNeal and her crew.
PARKER, Walter J. ... C. Q. M.
U. S. N. While serving at the Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, during a fire on July 24, 1918, he made unremitting efforts to save material during which he was injured, overcome by smoke and heat and rendered unconscious.
PARRISH, Charles J. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered conspicuous and meritorious sendee on January 7, 1919, on board the U. S. S. Yarnall, when he promptly and fearlessly and without thought of personal safety, went to the assistance of a man who had been thrown on the deck by a heavy sea and was helpless and because of his complete disregard of self, saved the lifo of this man.
PARSONS, Charles E. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Senior Assistant in the Purchase Division, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.
PARSONS, Charles S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Isis (S. P. No. 305) he rendered meritorious service in the excellent performance of his strenuous and hazardous duties.
PATERSON, Angus ... G. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Winslow on Nov 14, 1917, a fully armed torpedo on the U. S. S. Allen moored alongside of the Winslow accidently discharged along the deck driving it into a gun mount and crushing the head, disregarding the danger of explosion of the torpedo, he jumped over to the deck of the Alien and closed the stop valve of the torpedo thus preventing further damage.
PATTERSON, David C., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant and Flag Secretary on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief , U. S. Asiatic Fleet.
PAYNE, Fred R., (Retired) ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in the Fourth Naval District, where he initiated and directed, with unfailing energy and enthusiasm, a great variety ol war activities, especially in connection with the recruiting, organizing and training of Reserves.
PEABODY, Fred W. ... El., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France, from January to October 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.
PEARCE, Warren F. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As one of the officers of the U. S. S. Wakiva, he participated in an engagement with an enemy submarine on November 28, 1917, ns a result of which the submarine was severely damaged, if not actually destroyed.
PEARSON, Henry A.,
(Ret.) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide for Operations, Third Naval District, taking over, outfitting and operating vessels for District Patrol, Mine Swooping Escort of Convoys and Coastwise Shipping.
PEGRAM, George C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Assistant in Charge of Reserve Officers’ Classes at the U. S. Naval Academy.
PERCIVAL, Franklin G. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As an officer of the U. S. S. Downes, he performed exceptionally valuable service in the war zone as torpedo officer and later as Executive Officer and Navigator.
PERRY, Reuben ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Arcturus at sea on November 6, 1918, he displayed marked courage and energy as one of a party of six men which plugged the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room were flooded to a height of five feet, thereby in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
PETERS, John. ... C. M. A. A.
U. S. N. On May 17, 1918, while in command of the armed guard of the steamer Howick Hall then in a large convoy, the lookout sighted the wake of a torpedo. Peters promptly manoeuvred the vessel and changed course avoiding not only that torpedo but another one, thereby saving the ship.
PETERSON, Otis A. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. He displayed marked bravery and devotion to duty in dressing the wounded under terrific shell and machine-gun fire at St. Etienne, France on Oct. 4, 1918.
PHELAN, Francis ... H. A., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France during the final attack on Belleau Wood, June 23, 1918, he showed marked bravery, initiative, and devotion to duty in establishing a first aid station directly in the rear of the firing line and making several trips to the front line to remove wounded.
PHILBRICK, Manning H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in organizing and creating the overseas Transportation Division of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and as Liaison Officer with the Ships’ Movement Division of Operations.
PICKRELL, George ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in Command of the U. S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, during the war, and especially did excellent and strenuous work in connection with the epidemic of influenza.
PIERCE, Maurice R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As commanding officer of the U. S. Submarine M-1, he rendered valuable sendee on patrol duties on the Atlantic Coast. He served on a British Submarine and made a report of great value on the operations of submarines.
PLEADWELL, Frank L. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
PLUMMER, Ralph W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Medical Aide on the Staff of the Commandant of the Fourth Naval District.
POPE, Loverne A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Naval Air Forces abroad, he rendered meritorious service.
POWERS, Joseph J. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Engineer Officer of the U. S. S. Arcturus, he displayed marked courage, energy and ability in plugging the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room were flooded to the height of five feet, thereby, in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
POWERS, Michael F. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Comber (S. P. 244) he rendered meritorious service in the excellent performance of his strenuous and hazardous duties.
PRICE, Claude B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Chief of Staff to the Commandant Fifth Naval District.
PRIMEAU, Albert K. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
PRINGLE, Martha E. ... Chief Nurse
U. S. N. As Chief Nurse at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., and in charge of the nurses of three Civilian Hospitals, she performed arduous, dangerous and efficient service, especially during the epidemic of influenza in September and October, 1918.
PRUETT, John F. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as an Assistant Surgeon serving at U. S. Naval Base Hospital No. 2, Strathpeffer, Scotland.
QUINN, Patrick J. ... Cox.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Alcedo on the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on Nov. 5, 1917, he assisted Ens. Harrison who was unconscious, to a life raft, lashed him to it and pushed it overboard, thereby saving the life of Ensign Harrison.
RAIBLE, Charles G. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As one of the officers of the U. S. S. Wakiva, he participated in an engagement with an enemy submarine on November 28, 1917 as a result of which the submarine was severely damaged, if not actually destroyed.
RAND, Robert ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters.
RANDALL, James A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. During the severe epidemic of influenza, he rendered exceptionally meritorious service in caring for the sick, and by his skill and careful attention to duty, greatly restricted the spread of the disease in the Sixth Division. Battleship Fleet.
RAYMOND, Philip T. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
READ, Robert E. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service when called upon to take command of the U. S. Hydroplane Base at Dunkirk after his chief had disappeared and maintained this unit up to a high standard of activity and military efficiency.
READY, Clarence F.
... M. M., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Isis on July 13, 1918, he with another man proceeded in a boat through gasoline burning on the surface of the water to the side of the Spanish steamer Serantes and rescued seven men from the steamer who were hemmed in by the flames and feared to jump overboard.
REARDON, Henry J. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving at the U. S. Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when a seaplane was wrecked on Aug. 29, 1918, he with another man dove into the wreckage and located the pilot who was semi-conscious and supported him until further help arrived.
REEVES, George N., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As commanding officer of the U. S. S. Fanning from October 22, to November 11, 1918, he performed distinguished service in patrol and escort duty with zeal and efficiency.
REYNOLDS, Frank F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France.
RHOADES, George C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Squadron Surgeon of the Mine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet. Mine Squadron No. 1, he rendered meritorious service.
RHODES, John B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. he performed meritorious service as Officer in Charge of the erection, completion and operation of the projectile plant at South Charleston, W. Va., and in starting construction of the gun forging and armor plant.
RICHARDS, John K., Jr. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As an officer of the U. S. S. Jacob Jones on the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on December 6, 1917, he showed marked energy, zeal and coolness and cheerfulness under exceedingly trying conditions, and set an excellent example to the men
RICHARDSON, R. Roller ... Comdr.
U. S. N. During the severe epidemic of influenza, he rendered exceptionally meritorious service in caring for the sick, and by his skill and careful attention to duty, greatly restricted the spread of the disease in the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet.
RILEY, Donald ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As Officer-in-Charge of the purchases of chemicals and explosives for the Navy, he rendered highly meritorious sendee and displayed remarkable ingenuity and business aggressiveness in protecting the interests of the Government at all times.
RIXEY, P. M., (Ret.) ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility us a member of the Council of National Defense and later us Inspector of Hospitals and general medical activities.
ROBNETT, John D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Supply Officer, Fourth Naval District.
RODGERS, James L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
RODMAN, Thomas C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service i n command of Squadron 11 of seaplanes at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. He displayed remarkable ability, good judgment, force and power, in the rapid development of the forces under his command.
ROGERS, Herbert L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. While on duty in the Bureau of Yards and Docks, he was charged with the designing, planning and specifications for the training camps of the enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corns, which duties were performed with marked energy, zeal and ability.
ROGERS, William B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service in connection with the application of War Risk Insurance to officers and enlisted men of the Naval Forces in European Waters, and especially in the case of vessels serving in the Grand Fleet.
ROOT, Edmond S. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Rowan from October 31, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
ROSER, Richard A. ... Q M., 2c.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service upon the occasion of the collision of the U. S. S. Shaw and H. M. S. Aquitania on Oct. 9, 1918. He remained at his post on the bridge of the Shaw until after the crash, then climbed on top of the bridge and landed a life raft.
ROTERMUND, Maynard A. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Ophir, and when fire was discovered in the coal bunkers, he volunteered to take a hose and succeeded in putting out the fire, and also crawled between decks to play the hose on flames coming through drums of oil which were liable to explode. He displayed courage and devotion to duty.
ROUZER, Horace D. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As project manager of the Dry Dock and Research Section in the Bureau of Yards and Docks, he had charge of a large amount of important work preparing designs, plans and specifications tor dry docks and other constructions, as well as conducting special investigations. He displayed unusual energy, zeal and ability in the execution of these duties.
RUMILL, George E. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he carried out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts, with skill and daring.
RUSSELL, Richard S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Aide to Chief of Naval Operations in connection with plans of organization and in securing the tabulating information.
RYALS, Prentice. ... El., 3c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. AL-2, on July 10, 1918, when a successful attack was made on an enemy submarine, he was bridge lookout and sighted an object which was later determined to be an enemy periscope. His alertness resulted in frustrating the attack on the AL-2.
RYAN, Alexander
... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service on board the U. S. S. Maui on April 20, 1918 when he made such repairs to the engine, which had become disabled, as to enable the ship to proceed and complete the voyage.
RYAN, Charles A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service in command of a trawler taken over from the British forces and engaged in the delivery of supplies to the mine sweepers engaged in sweeping the North Sea Mine Barrage.
RYAN, William R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As the Officer-in-Charge of all administrative matters pertaining to provisions and ship stock for the entire service and subsistence in the Fleet and in the Naval District, and to troop transport subsistence, he rendered highly meritorious service.
RYDEN, Roy W. ... Comdr. (C. C.)
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service as Construction Officer of the Navy Yard, Olongapo, P. I., and particularly in reconditioning seized German steamers.
RYLANDER, John A. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving as Executive Officer of the U. S. S. Polar Bear, a fire broke out at sea on this vessel in a deck load of phosphorus cans of which were broken by heavy seas and liable to become a source of great danger. When orders were given, to jettison the phosphorus he took charge of the operation of fighting the fire and jettisoning the cargo in rough weather with fearless energy and disregard of the danger of phosphorus burns.
SAMPSON, J. C. ... Sea.
U. S. N. While serving as member of the Armed Guard of the S.S. Tyler, when that ship was torpedoed on May 1, 1918, he proceeded to hoist the ship’s colors and was almost immediately killed by the explosion of a second torpedo which struck the ship.
SAVIN, Robert S. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval Batteries which were sent to France.
SCHEIBLA, Louis C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as officer in charge of the Crown Optical Co. at Rochester, N. Y., which, when it failed in its deliveries of binoculars was commandeered by the government. Immediately after he took charge, the deliveries of binoculars commenced and were continued at such a rate that the demands of the Navy were properly met.
SCHOLZE, Ernest A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. He rendered conspicuous and meritorious sendee on board the U. S. S. Yarnall, when he went to the assistance of a man who had been thrown down by a heavy sea and was helpless, and by his quickness and complete disregard of personal safety, helped save the life of this man.
SCHOPPE, Samuel ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious sendee as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Joseph Cudahy. On Aug. 17, 1918 a torpedo was sighted but the attempt to avoid it was unsuccessful and a second torpedo also struck the ship and exploded. Both guns were put out of commission and the ship sank rapidly.
SCHWEIKERT, Albert M. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. On March 23, 1917 when the U. S. S. Terry went to the assistance of the U. S. S. Manley, following an explosion on that vessel, he showed courage and excellent seamanship in handling a boat of which he was in charge while engaged in receiving men from the Manley and transporting them to the Terry. The fire which was raging on the Manley at the time made this operation dangerous as well as difficult.
SCOTT, George C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed meritorious service as Senior Assistant to the Public Works Office at the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard, Washington,
SCOTT, Norman ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Executive Officer of the U. S. S. Jacob J ones on the occasion of the torpedoing of that vessel on December 6, 1917, he showed marked energy, zeal and coolness and displayed excellent seamanship in getting life belts and splinter nets from the bridge into the water, encouraging and helping the men in general, doing everything possible demanded by the emergency in the short time available.
SCOTT, Thomas A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed exceptionally valuable service in organizing the salvage operations undertaken by the Navy as a consequence of special conditions resulting from submarine warfare.
SEARS, Samuel P. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service aa one of the officers on the Stuff of the Commander Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.
SEED, Charles R. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As one of the officers of the U. S. S. Wakiva, he participated in an engagement with an enemy submarine on November 28, 1917 as a result of which the submarine was severely damaged, if not actually destroyed.
SEKOWSKI, Frank ... Cox.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Balch on the occasion of a collision between that vessel and the U. S. S. Paulding on Oct. 20, 1918, he with two other men seeing a collision imminent placed the depth charges on safe.
SERAFINI, Louis ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Wakiva in an engagement with a submarine on Nov. 28, 1918, he was on lookout watch and the first to sight the enemy periscope and report it.
SHAFFNER, Fred C. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. While serving with the 6th Regiment U. S. Marines, he rendered highly commendable service in caring for the wounded, particularly on the morning of April 13, 1918, in caring for and evacuating a large number of casualties following a gas shell bombardment, though himself gassed, from the effects of which he afterwards died.
SHARP, Alexander, Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Downes from Sept. 22, 1918, until the end of the submarine campaign.
SHERMAN, Edward C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As officer in charge in the Bureau of Yards and Docks, of the designing and planning of all public works, features of radio stations, fuel oil installations, marine barracks and of many routine projects at various yards and Naval Stations, he displayed unusual energy, seal and ability in the execution of his duties.
SHIRK, Elbert Walker ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. He displayed marked heroism on June 23, 1918 in jumping overboard from the U. S. S. Lorraine and saving the life of a Belgian soldier who had fallen overboard and was unconscious and helpless.
SIMMERS, Clayton M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in connection with the design of the Eagle Class of patrol vessels and numerous other devices of small craft required to meet the special conditions of the war.
SIMPSON, Edward R. ... C. E.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. N-6, on Aug. 23, 1918, his arm was badly fractured in an accident, notwithstanding this, three days later he volunteered to repair the hydroplane system which had become inoperative.
SLIFER, George A. ... Lt. (/.(?.)
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service in the administration of the Naval Clothing Factory in South Brooklyn, N. Y.
SMALL, Francis. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. As an administrative and technical assistant to the Officer-in-Charge of the Accounting division, he rendered highly meritorious service and showed marked ability, unwavering loyalty and individual and remarkable executive and business ability.
SMEAD, Walter A. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As the Officer-in-Charge of the Repair Division of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, he performed highly meritorious service. His energy, ability and initiative resulted in an efficient, and well-handled method of caring for engineering supplies.
SMITH, Arthur St. Clair. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
SMITH, Emmet C. ... Ph. M., 3c.
U. S. N. While serving with the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, he rendered highly commendable service in caring for the wounded, particularly at Bouresches, on June 6, 1918.
SMITH, Frank G. ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Conyngham, when a heavy storm was encountered on Nov. 7, 1918, and several depth charges had broken loose, he aided in securing the depth charges under dangerous circumstances.
SMITH, Frank M. ... Lt.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in connection with the production of spruce for aircraft at a time when the situation with regard to the construction of this craft was critical and immediate development of a large supply necessary.
SMITH, Frederick M. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed highly meritorious service at the Fleet Supply Base, South Brooklyn, N. Y. and showed great tact in handling business problems which confronted him.
SMITH, George. ... Cox.
U. S. N. While serving as a member of the armed guard of the steamer Howick Hall in a large convoy, on May 17, 1918, he sighted the wake of a torpedo with such promptness that there was time to allow the ship’s course to be changed and avoid the torpedo, thereby saving the ship from destruction.
SMITH, H. R. ... Q. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving as member of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Tyler, when that ship was torpedoed on May 1, 1918, he wont to his gun station in charge of the after gun, fired a shot and was unfortunately killed by the explosion of a second torpedo which struck the ship.
SMITH, James Downing. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. While serving at the Navy Yard, Cavite, P. I., he rendered valuable service in connection with the reconditioning of seized German steamers.
SMITH, James O. ... Sea., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Chestnut Hill on the occasion of a gasoline explosion and fire on that vessel on Oct. 9, 1918, he went into a wing tank containing leaky case gasoline in search of burning waste.
SMITH, Karl F. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Aide to Train Commander, Atlantic Fleet, he rendered meritorious service and displayed great industry, zeal and efficiency, and as liaison officer of the Train, with the Supply Base at Norfolk, he performed efficient and excellent work.
SMITH, Kirby ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Assistant in the Bureau of Yards and Docks charged with the preparation of plans and the supervision of a great number of important public works.
SMITH, Lybrand. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. he performed meritorious service as Aide and Flag Lieutenant, to the Commander of Division Two, Battleship Force One, Atlantic Fleet.
SMITH, Thorwald ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as commander of the Armed Guard of the S. S. Owasco. On December 9, 1917, that ship was torpedoed near the Spanish Coast and caught fire. The armed guard manned the guns until the ship was abandoned, the commander being the lost to leave.
SMITH, William G. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
SMITH, William W. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Aide on the Staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in European Waters in connection with the Administration of Destroyers based on Queenstown.
SNYDER, John J. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as one of the Officers on the Staff of the Commander Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.
SORENSEN, Samuel ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Surf (S. P. 341), he rendered meritorious service in the excellent performance of strenuous and hazardous duties.
SOUTHWORTH, Frederic W. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As officer-in-charge of all hospital projects under the Bureau of Yards and Docks, being held responsible for the preparation of all designs, plans and specifications and with the supervision of the actual work of construction, In* displayed unusual energy, zeal und ability in the execution of his duties.
SPAHR, David J. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. As officer of the U. S. S. Sonoma, October 13, 1918, he was in charge of a party of volunteers who boarded the abandoned British Steamer Huntscliffe, in heavy weather. As a result of his fine seamanship, the Sonoma’s towing hawser was taken on board the Huntscliffe, and secured in a reasonably short time, making it possible for the Sonoma to take the Huntscliffe in tow.
STALEY, John B. ... Lt. Comdr.
As Naval Inspector of Ordnance in the New England District, he performed important duties with marked ability and industry. The material inspected under his supervision included gun mounts, cartridge cases, mining material, air compressors and variable speed-gears, and much of the material for the 7-inch tractors and 14-inch railway mounts.
STANDLEY, William H. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as Assistant to Superintendent in charge of Buildings and Grounds and also as Commandant of midshipmen for three months at the United States Naval Academy.
STANLEY, Emory D. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Supervisory Officer of the Provisions, Textile, Lumber, Nonferrous Metals, and Commandeering Sections of the Purchase Division. Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Food Purchase Board.
STANWORTH, Charles S., (Ret.) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Material Officer Naval Overseas Transportation Service at Norfolk, Va., in organizing and directing the repair work on the vessels of that service. His duties were performed with marked ability and excellent judgment.
STARKEY, Robert C. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as Squadron Radio Officer on the Staff of the Commander Mine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
STARR, Fletcher C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Personnel Officer of the Fourth Naval District and was especially successful in training of the personnel of that District. Also he performed exceptionally able service as Operations Officer, of the Northern Bombing Group.
STEPHENSON, Charles S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
STEVEN’S, Everett A. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service on the Staff of Commander United States Naval Forces in European Waters.
STEVENS, Lemuel M. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. lie rendered meritorious service as Senior Aid© to District Commander Lorient and Commander Squadron i Patrol Force, IP S. Naval Force in Franco, and additional duty as Liaison Officer.
STEVENS, Llewellyn T. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France, from Jan. to Oct. 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying und in the upkeep of dirigibles.
STEWART, Leight M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Executive Officer of Base No. 18, he performed highly meritorious service in important and hazardous work in connection with the handling, testing and assembling of mines.
STOCKTON, Gilchrist B. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service on the Staff of Commander United States Naval Forces in European Waters.
STONE, Herbert L. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service in organizing and operating the squadron of submarine chasers in the Fifth Naval District.
STRATFORD, Park C. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving with the 6th Regiment, U. S. Marines, he rendered highly commendable service in caring for the wounded, particularly at the Bois de Belleau June 2, to 19, 1918, when he worked day and night. When the building used as an aid station was struck by a shell and collapsed, he entered the collapsing mass and rescued several men buried under falling stones and timber.
STUART, David H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in command of the U. S. S. Trippe from Oct. 11, 1918 until the end of the submarine campaign.
SUGDEN, Charles E. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. C. G. As Commanding Officer of the United States Naval Air Station at He Tudy, France, he performed meritorious service in the organization and administration of that station.
SUMNER, George H.
... G. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Balch on the occasion of a collision between that vessel and the U. S. S. Paulding on Oct. 20, 1918, he with two other men seeing a collision imminent placed the depth charges on safe.
SUMPTER, Clarence H. ... Cox.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Aviation Station, Pensacola, when a seaplane crashed into the water on Nov. 23, 1917, he with two others on a sea sled sent to the rescue went overboard and under the wreckage in attempts to free the pilot.
SUNDBLAD, Otto ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Commander of the Armed Guard of the U. S. S. Tippecanoe. On July 25, 1918, that ship was torpedoed and the after gun put out of commission. The Armed Guard took stations but the submarine was not sighted.
SWASEY, A. Loring ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service in connection with the design and building of over four hundred and fifty 110 foot submarine chasers and in important inspection duty under the Bureau of Construction and Repair.
SYMINGTON, Thomas A. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant on the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.
TALLEY, James E. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service ns physician at Naval Base Hospital No. 5 in France.
TARRANT, William T. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Wihelmina on one voyage transporting troops to France, and subsequently in fitting out promptly and efficiently, submarine chasers at the Naval Station, New London, Conn.
TASKER, Stephen P. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. As an officer of the Fourth Naval District, he performed efficiently u great variety of important duties, many of them in cases of emergency, and was recognized by the Commandant of the District as an exceptionally able, zealous and useful officer.
TAWRESEY, Alfred P. H. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service on the Staff of the Commander Division Six, United States Fleet.
TEN EYCK, Mills ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Commissary Officer at the Naval Training Camp, Pelham Bay Park, he rendered highly meritorious service.
THELEEN, David E. ... Capt.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Senior Inspector, and later as Assistant Superintendent of the Naval Gun Factory, where he exerted a driving force of marked zeal, intelligence and efficiency.
THIBAULT, Louis F. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Azores Detachment.
THIERS, George J. ... C. E.
U. S. N. While serving on the AL-2 on July 10, 1918, when a successful attack was made on an enemy submarine, he was at the controllers and he exhibited splendid discipline and coolness in performance of his important duties.
THOMASSET, Charles
A. ... Q. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France, from January to October 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.
THURBER, Clinton D. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service ns Assistant in the Bureau of Yards and Docks, charged with the preparation of plans and the supervision of a great number of important public works.
TIBBETTS, Frank O. ... Ph. M., 2c.
U. S. N. While serving with the U. S. Marines at the front in France, on June 11, 1918, at the First Aid Station at Lucy, he performed his duties with marked coolness and courage, and when the building in which he was operating was struck by high explosive shells and partially demolished he returned to the building against orders and brought out first aid dressings which a little later were badly neoded for the care of the wounded.
TISDALE, Ryland D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Antilles, when that vessel was torpedoed and sunk on Oct. 17, 1917, he displayed coolness and courage in common of the forward guns, and delayed leaving until he was forced to dive from the bridge of the sinking vessel. He was active in assisting others to the life rafts.
TOWNSEND, Julius C. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed conspicuously valuable service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Air Stations at Whidby Island, and Queenstown, Ireland.
TOWNSEND, Lloyd ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as Flag Lieutenant, Communication Officer, Engineer Officer and Aide for Target Practice on the Staff of the Commander, Division Three, U. S. Fleet.
TRACY, Frederick L. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Pilot of seaplane A-1207, he displayed initiative, skill and daring in going to the rescue of the crew of a seaplane that took fire and was obliged to land. His action resulted in saving the lives of three persons, who, without this assistance, would have drowned.
TRAYNOR, Joseph P. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. During the severe epidemic of influenza, he rendered exceptionally meritorious sendee in caring for the sick, and by his skill and careful attention to duty, greatly restricted the spread of the disease in the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet.
TUTTLE, Albert E. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. On the occasion of the explosion at the Gillespie Shell-Loading Plant, October 4, 1918, he showed marked courage, coolness and ability in connection with rescue work under extremely difficult and dangerous conditions.
UMSTED, Scott ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As an officer of the U. S. S. AL-2, upon the occasion of the encounter of that vessel with an enemy submarine on July 10, 1918, he displayed coolness und courage in the face of danger and manoeuvred the ship with excellent judgment before being relieved by the Commanding Officer.
VAN ANTWERP, William C. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service by organizing a branch office of Naval Intelligence in San Francisco, and by his persistent efforts in gaining knowledge which was of great benefit in apprehending and prosecuting the enemies of the Government and in stopping a great deal of their activities.
VANDERBILT,
William S., Jr. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Wexford, Ireland, he was aerographic officer and showed exceptional attention to duty and expert knowledge of weather conditions.
VAN KEUREN, Alexander H. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed exceptionally valuable service in immediate charge of questions of design in connection with the fitting out of vessels for war service, and the fitting of troop transports to obtain maximum protection against submarine attack.
VOYLES, Asher B. ... C. G. M.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S AL- 2 on July 10, 1918, when a successful attack was made on an enemy submarine, he was in charge of the diving rudders, exhibited splendid discipline and coolness in performance of his important duties.
VROOM, Guysbert B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As Executive Officer of the U. S. S. Benham on the occasion of the collision of that vessel with H. M. S. Zinnia. August 20, 1917, he displayed coolness, ability and excellent seamanship in dealing with trying conditions created by the accident.
WADE, Joseph E. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. AL-2, on July 10, 1918, when a successful attack was made on an enemy submarine, he was in charge of the engine room and exhibited splendid discipline and coolness in performance of his important duties.
WALLING, B. T., (Ret.) ... Commodore
U. S. N. As Inspector of Engineering materials in the Boston District including a great volume of work during the war, his performance of very exacting duties was satisfactory in every respect and his energy and decision contributed much to rapid production.
WALLRATH, Michael B. ... Gunner
U. S. N. His conduct at the time of the sinking of the U. S. S. Westgate by collision on October 7, 1918, in lowering three lifeboats And seeing that all boats had left the ship before he jumped overboard to join No. 6 boat, was highly meritorious.
WALSH, John D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. While attached to the Base Force of Detachment No. 3 at Queenstown, Ireland, he rendered meritorious service as Liaison Officer at Holyhead, and efficiently performed all duties in connection with the supply, maintenance and discipline of the submarine chasers.
WARD, Alfred ... Machinist
U. S. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
WARNER, Charles S. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered valuable service at the front with the 14-inch Naval batteries which were sent to France.
WASENIUS, John H. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Arcturus at sea on November 9, 1918, he displayed marked courage and energy as one of a party of six men, plugged the broken section of the main injection while the fireroom and engine room worn flooded to a height of five feet, thereby in all probability saving the ship from sinking.
WATSON, Jesse V. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. As Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. McKeever (S. P. No. 1109) he rendered meritorious service in the excellent performance of his strenuous and hazardous duties.
WEBBER, Harvey W. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. Cuyama on Sept. 19, 1918, at sea when an ammonia feed pipe of the refrigerating system broke, discharging a tank full of ammonia into the engine room, he was one of a party of five who entered the engine room filled with ammonia fumes, rescued those overcome by the fumes, and did repair work.
WEIS, John L. ... F., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Konigin der Nederlanden at sea, on Jan. 4, 1919, certain boiler furnace crowns collapsed. He immediately reported the fact and hauled the fires. His prompt action possibly prevented serious disaster.
WELCHON, Munroe W. ... Cox.
U. S. N. While serving as member of the Armed Guard of the U. S. S. El Occidents he showed exemplary devotion to duty during an encounter with an enemy submarine.
WELLS, William R. ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Cleveland, when that vessel broke a stern tube shaft at sea on Oct. 2, 1918, it became necessary to lash the shaft with wire hawsers in a rough sea. He, with two others, volunteered to go over the side in bowlines and run the lines to secure the shaft. On Oct. 6, 1918, when the lashings broke, he again went over the side and secured the shaft, under difficult conditions.
WELTY, Leonard A. ... Btsn.
U. S. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to the United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
WERT, Palmer. ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station. Pensacola, when a sea-piano was wrecked on March 9, 1918, he dove overboard from a sea sled and under the wreckage until exhausted in the endeavor to release the occupant. On another occasion, he rescued a man from a wrecked plane.
WEYLER, George L. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service ns Commander of the Atlantic Section, District Scouts, 15th Naval District and other patrol and mine sweeping units upon which defense of the Atlantic, entrance to the Panama Canal was based.
WHARTON, Nathan E. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service on the Staff of Commander United States Naval Forces in European Waters.
WHEELER, James R. ... M. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Paimboeuf, France, from January to October 1918, he showed exceptional attention to duty and efficiency in flying and in the upkeep of dirigibles.
WHITE, James R. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service on the Staff of Commander United States Naval Forces in European Waters.
WHITE, William R.
... Capt.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service as Senior Aide on the Staff of the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
WHITING, Francis E. M. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service ax Flag Secretary on the Staff of the Commander, Train, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
WHITMAN, Ralph ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered meritorious service in connection with public undertakings of an engineering character in the Dominican Republic, and by wise counsel in matters of general policy looking to the welfare of the Dominican people. Also his able and successful administration of important offices under the Military Government.
WHITTED, William S., (Ret.) ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as District Supervisor, Naval Overseas Transportation Service at Norfolk, Va.
WICKS, Zeno W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. As an Airship Pilot attached to United States Aeronautical Forces abroad, he rendered highly meritorious service.
WILCOX, George E. ... Capt.
U. S. C. G. He rendered meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Morrill, upon the occasion of a disastrous explosion at Halifax, N. S. on December 6, 1917, in promptly sending working parties ashore to assist in humanitarian work and in all ways co-operating helpfully with the local authorities dealing with the very serious conditions resulting from the explosion. Also for work in command of the mine sweeping force engaged in sweeping up mines in the vicinity of the Fourth Naval District.
WILCOX, John W., Jr. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as Flag Secretary on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force Two, U. S. Fleet.
WILCOX, Paul A. ... C. M. M.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered meritorious service as a mechanician of a seaplane which was being utilized, for a test of a new method of aero dynamic control. Realizing that the pilot was practically helpless to control the machine, he nevertheless made a flight in order that the test might be completed.
WILDE, Claude. M. M., 2c.
U. S. N. R. F. While serving on the U. S. S. C-209 on scouting duty at night a steamer opened fire on her causing her to catch fire and sink. Though slightly wounded, he went into the forecastle, got two kapok transom cushions, brought them on deck and carried two seriously wounded survivors to the transom cushions, thereby saving their lives.
WILKINSON, Theodore S. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of Ordnance in charge of the Experimental Section, he was instrumental in developing important ordnance material and devices, especially a noxious gas filler for shells and an exceptionally satisfactory smoke-screen, and was largely instrumental in the successful design of the depth charge and the firing mechanism of the mark VI. mine used in the Northern Barrage.
WILL, James B. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He displayed marked zeal and efficiency in the performance of duty as Regimental Surgeon of the 5th Regiment
U. S. Marines in Germany from November 27, 1918 to August 20, 1919; also in France and French waters as Medical Officer attached to anti-submarine craft from May 1917, until he went into Germany.
WILLCUTTS, Morton D. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. He performed meritorious service as Regimental Surgeon of the 5th Regiment Marines in Germany from November 27, 1918 to August 20, 1919, also in France in May 1917 until he went, to Germany.
WILLIAMS, Ernest ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. While serving at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola on June 17, 1918, he was in a boat from the station with two others when a seaplane fell in the water, he immediately dove overboard and under the wreckage in the endeavor to rescue men supposed to be in the plane.
WILLIS, William W. ... Lieut.
U. S. N. R. F. He rendered highly meritorious service when a fire broke out on the U. S. S. Ophir on Nov. 10, 1918. He, with three enlisted men volunteered to take a hose and crawl between decks to play the hose on flames coming through arums of oil which were liable to explode. He continued his work until overcome by smoke and gas fumes.
WILSON, John A. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Officer-in-Charge of the working party sent from the U. S. S. Reid, to the U. S. S. Covington, after the latter ship had been torpedoed, he rendered efficient and meritorious service. The working party remained on board the ship for ten hours, until it was evident that the ship was lost.
WINSLOW, Ben ... B. M., 1c.
U. S. N. While serving on the U. S. S. Cleveland, when that vessel broke a stern tube shaft at sea on Oct. 2, 1918, it became necessary to lash the shaft with wire hawsers in a rough sea. He, with two others volunteered to go over the side in bowlines, and run the lines to secure the shaft. On Oct. 6, 1918, when the lashings broke, he again went over the side and secured the shaft under difficult conditions.
WOODS, Thomas F. ... Ens.
U. S. N. R. F. While acting as observer on a seaplane patrol flying to seaward of the Naval Base, Hampton Roads, Va., he prevented what might have been a serious accident by sitting, for one hour and a half, on the hatch of the gasoline compartment, which had broken adrift, and was in danger of being blown into the main propeller.
WOODSON, Walter B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. He rendered highly meritorious service as Flag Secretary and Communication Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force Two, United States Fleet.
WOODWARD, Winsor F. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As Executive Officer of the IT. S. S. McNeal he rendered meritorious service in the excellent manner in which he handled the mine sweeping gear of that vessel.
WRIGHT, Barton L. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As Senior Medical Officer, Naval Training Camp, Pelham Bay Park, N. Y. he rendered highly meritorious service and the efficient organization of the Medical Staff of that Camp is due to his devotion to duty.
WRIGHT, George B. ... Comdr.
U. S. N. As an officer of the Bureau of Ordnance in charge of the Torpedo Section, he performed his duties with such marked ability and zeal that an ample supply of torpedoes and torpedo tubes was maintained in spite of many difficulties and that great improvements were made in the design of torpedoes and in torpedo firing.
WULLER, Arthur ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. While serving at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, when a seaplane was wrecked on May 24, 1916, he dove overboard and under the wreckage in the endeavor to free the occupant. On Aug. 29, 1918, he again with two others went into the wreckage of a seaplane in the endeavor to free the occupants. On Sept. 24, 1918, he dove overboard from a rescue boat and under the wreckage when a seaplane was submerged in an attempt to save the occupants.
ZABRISKIE, Alex. C. ... Lt. (J. G.)
U. S. N. R. F. As pilot of a seaplane, he carried out a large number of hazardous war patrol flights in the vicinity of enemy coasts with skill and daring.
ZANE, Abraham V. ... R-Admr.
U. S. N. He rendered exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as member of the Priorities Committee of the War Industries Board.
ZASTROW, Fred ... C. B. M.
U. S. N. He was one of a party of six volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat and made three trips through the surf off Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1917, rescuing survivors and treasure from the stranded steamer Paddleford.
ZEEDER, Adrian. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. R. F. He performed distinguished service as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Manchuria making one trip with troops to France.
ZIMDARS, Herman W.
... B. M. K. R.
U. S. N. He was one of a party of six volunteers from the U. S. S. Ozark and the U. S. S. Annapolis which manned a boat and made three tripe through the surf off Tampico, Mexico, on Oct. 30. 1917. rescuing survivors and treasure from the stranded steamer Paddleford.
ZIMMERMAN, Alfred G. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. Aa Inspector of Material at the U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C., he rendered highly meritorious service by careful and zealous handling of all matters under his jurisdiction and by the exceptional initiative displayed in safeguarding the Navy's interests at all times.
ZIVNUSKA, Ulrich R. ... Lt. Comdr.
U. S. N. He performed highly meritorious service in charge of provisions at the Fleet Supply Base, Brooklyn, N. Y.
BEADLE, Elias R. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. As Executive Officer of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, at Marine Barracks, Paris Island, South Carolina, throughout the entire period of the War. he rendered distinguished and exceptional service in connection with the training of recruits, both for duty with the Navy, and with the American Expeditionary Forces. During this period the Marine Corps was increased to over three times its former strength.
BOOTES, James T. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished service while serving as a representative of the Military Government of Haiti on the Dominican Claims Commission of 1917.
BROADSTROM, Bror G. ... 2nd Lt.
U. S. M. C. As Adjutant of the Training Camp, Paris Island, and Commandant of the non-commissioned officers’ school, through his seal and energy, he materially aided in training recruits and building up a corps of exceptionally efficient noncommissioned officers.
CUTTS, Richard M. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. As Fleet Marine Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, through his zeal and energy, he rendered distinguished and meritorious service.
DEWEY, R. C., (Deceased) ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. As Depot Quartermaster of the Marine Corps at San Francisco, he was directly responsible for the expansion of that depot to meet War conditions, exhibiting initiative, seal and untiring energy in the performance of his duties.
DOOLEY, John J. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. As Officer in Charge of the Machine Gun School for United States Marines at Utica, New York. From July 1917 to April 1919, due to his untiring interest and devotion to duty, he rendered distinguished service, having trained all Marines who later distinguished themselves in machine-gun companies in France.
DYE, Leon L. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. As Assistant Paymaster, U. S. M. C., he performed exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during the World War. He applied himself to the problems of reorganization of the paymaster's department, and to the tasks of devising and inaugurating new methods of administration with rare Initiative and ability, untiring energy, and zealous and unselfish devotion to duty deserving of the highest commendation.
DYER, Jesse F. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. As Aide and Legal Advisor to the Governor of the Virgin Islands, he rendered highly meritorious service for which he was recommended for recognition by his naval superior.
HOADLEY, William T. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. He performed exceptionally meritorious duty as Post Adjutant of the Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va., working tirelessly on all the details of forwarding thousands of men overseas.
HOYT, Leon W. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. As Aide on the Staff of the Commander, Division Six, United States Fleet, he rendered distinguished and meritorious service.
LANE, Rufus H. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. As an official under the Military Government of Santo Domingo, he performed distinguished and exceptional service. As Aide to the Military Governor of Santo Domingo, in which capacity he administered two departments of State of the Dominican Government; namely. Foreign Relations and Justice and Public
Instruction, from January 2, 1918, to February 10, 1920; and from December 19, 1916, to January 1, 1918, in addition to the above described distinguished service, he rendered important and efficient duties as Brigade Adjutant of the Second Provisional Brigade of Murines.
LEMLY, William B. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. As senior assistant to the Quartermaster, U. S. Marine Corps, he rendered valuable service, particularly in his work in charge of the section responsible for the equipping of marines ordered to active duty in the field and as representative of the Marine Corps on the War Industries Board.
LEONARD, Henry ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. While serving in the capacity of War Risk Insurance Officer, he rendered distinguished service. Due to his energy, initiative and above all, thorough legal knowledge, and clear forceful elucidation of the law, he contributed very largely to the remarkable success attained and the enormous amount of insurance taken out by the officers and enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps.
LITTLE, Louis McCarthy ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. As Aide and Fleet Marine Officer on the Stuff of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Asiatic Fleet, he rendered distinguished and meritorious sendee.
MC CLELLAN, Edwin N. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. As Aide to Commander Battleship Force One, Force Marine and Discipline Officer, performed distinguished services and rendered unusual assistance in connection with inspections, communications, legal work, and other staff duties; and in command of the Force Marine Regiment. While serving on the Minnesota when that Flagship was mined by the Germans, September 29, 1918, his services, among others, were such as to cause the Board of Investigation to express the opinion that officers and crew deserved the highest praise for the manner in which the ship was handled after the explosion, for maintaining order, for localizing the injury to the ship, and for successfully navigating her to port.
MCCORMICK, James B. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. He rendered meritorious service during the organising of the Northern Bombing Group by his untiring energy, unusual ability and earnest work, which contributed largely to the success of the project, and for which he was recommended by his Naval superior.
MCGILL, John F. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished and meritorious service while serving as Force Marine Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Battleship Force Two, United States Fleet.
MC LEMORE, Albert S. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished sendee as Officer in Charge, Murine Corps Recruiting, in which capacity he displayed exceptional energy, administrative ability, and devotion to duty, which made it possible to fill the quota allowed the Marine Corps for the period of the War.
MILLER, Charles J. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished sendee while serving as Officer in Charge of Physical and bayonet training at Paris Island, in developing the physique of the unformed recruits coming under his instruction, inculcating in them the strong offensive spirit which later marked the work of the Marines serving with the American Expeditionary Forces.
MYERS, John T. ... Brig. Gen.
U. S. M. C. he rendered distinguished service, while serving as Fleet Marine Officer on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet.
PORTER, David D. ... Col.
U. S. M. C. As Assistant and Inspector of the United States Marine Corps, he rendered highly meritorious service, for which he was recommended for recognition by his Naval superior.
POWERS, Alonso D. ... 2nd. Lt.
U. S. M. C. lie rendered meritorious service during the organization o' the Northern Bombing Group, by his untiring energy, unusual ability and earnest work, which contributed largely to the success of the project, and for which he was recommended for recognition by his Naval Superior.
ROOSEVELT, Henry L. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. While serving as Quartermaster at Marine Barracks, Quantico. Virginia, he rendered distinguished and meritorious service.
SALLADAY, Jay M. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. M. C. While serving as Battalion Commander in the Virgin Islands, and as the Officer-in-Charge of the Intelligence Department, he performed highly, meritorious service, for which he was recommended for recognition by his Naval superior.
SANDERSON, Charles R. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished service as officer in charge of the construction of the large recruit depot for men of the U. S. Marines at Paris Island, S. C. The depot was rapidly built und met a serious housing problem due to the expansion of the Maxine Corps.
SMITH, Harry L. ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished service while serving as Officer in Charge of target instruction at the Recruit Depot, Marine Barracks. Paris Island, in qualifying as marksman, or better, ninety per cent of the large number of recruits passing through that Depot, thus contributing very materially to the success of the Marine Corps organizations serving with the American Expeditionary Forces.
TEBBS, Richard H., Jr. ... Capt.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished service while serving as Force Marine Officer on the Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.
WEBSTER, Clifford L. ... 1st. Lt.
U. S. M. C. While acting as pilot of a seaplane operating in the vicinity of Hampton Roads, Va., March 13, 1918, he went to the assistance of Ensign MacNaughton, U. S. N. R. F., whose plane had fallen to the water, pinning him under the wreckage. He dove overboard into the extremely cold water and heroically dove under the wreck in the effort to extricate Ensign MacNaughton, persisting in these efforts until his body was finally extricated.
WILLIAMS, Seth ... Maj.
U. S. M. C. He rendered distinguished service as officer in charge of building a complete cantonment for seventy-five hundred men of the United States Marines nt Quantico, Virginia, and through his energy and resourcefulness the cantonment was ready when needed. He was also for a time in charge of the purchase division of the Quartermaster’s office and representative of the Marine Corps on the War Industries Board in which duties he showed marked efficiency.
United States Army
BARTLETT, Geoffrey ... Lt. Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Assistant to Troop Movement Officer, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
BIDDLE, A. J. D. ... Lieut.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession on personal staff of the Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va.
DAYHUF, Charles H. ... Maj.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession in charge of the identification Office at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
ESTES, George H. ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Port Utilities Officer at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
KEECH, F. B. ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Port Inspection Officer, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va.
KNIGHT, J. T. ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished sendee in the line of his profession as Quartermaster in charge of shipments, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va.
MARMON, Joseph A. ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Assistant Chief of Staff, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
PEEKERING, Richard R. ... Lt. Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer, Camp Mills.
ROBINS, E. A. ... Maj.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Assistant to Port Adjutant Port of Embarkation. Hoboken, N. J.
SCALES, W. B. ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession on personal staff of the Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va.
SHANNON, R. E. ... Lt. Col.
Q. M. C. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Assistant to the Transportation Officer at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N. J.
SORLEY, Lewis S. ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer, Camp Merritt.
TAYLOR, James M. ... Col.
U. S. A. For distinguished service in the line of his profession ns Maritime Survey Officer, Port of New York.
THE following officers of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service were awarded the Special Certificate of Appreciation for the valor, fidelity and efficiency with which they served in the World War while in command of the vessels set opposite their names:
NAME |
VESSEL |
|
ALLEN, William R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Narragansett |
ALLISON, John |
Lt. Comdr. |
Newport News |
ANDERSON, Carl E. A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Oregonian |
ANDERSON,Chas. E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Otisco |
ANDERSON, Chas. J. |
Comdr. |
Maumee |
ANDERSON, Gustave |
Lt. Comdr. |
El Sol |
ANDERSON, Walter |
Lt. Comdr. |
Fresno |
ANDREWS, William F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Cohas |
ARNESEN, Odmund |
Lt. Comdr. |
Canton |
ASBORN, Andrew |
Lt. Comdr. |
Munsoma |
BAKER, Neil S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Ed. L. Doheney 3rd. |
BAKER, Wm. N. P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Mariana |
BALDWIN, John S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Guantanamo |
BARNESON, James B. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Middlesex |
BECKWITH, Walter N. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Fernwood |
BENNER, George C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Julia Luchenback |
BERG, Holger E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Forest |
BERGH, Edward R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Elizabeth |
BETTS, Frank P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Traverse |
BEVERIDGE, Chas. E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Casco |
BEVILAQUA, Oltorino |
Lt. Comdr. |
Rijnlnad |
BLAIR, Jasper L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Clare |
BLAIR, Robert J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Martensdijk |
BLAU, Thomas |
Comdr. |
Calamares |
BLELLOCK, David H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Mossasin |
BLOCK, Julius T. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Severance |
BOETTGER, Chas. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake View |
BROOKS, James S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Chestnut Hill |
BROWN, Daniel |
Lt. Comdr. |
Gold Shell |
BURKE, Chas. A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Dymer |
BURKHARDT, Frank T. |
Comdr. |
Culgoa |
BURNS, John |
Lt. Comdr. |
Western Front |
CALHOUN, Chas. R., (Deceased) |
Lt. Comdr. |
Felix Taussig |
CAMPBELL, Ernest S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
El Occidente |
CAMPBELL, George |
Lt. Comdr. |
Polar Sea |
CARLETON, William A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Vittorio Emanuele III. |
CARLISLE, Louis W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Hawaiian |
CARLSON, John R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Macona |
CARTWRIGHT, Thomas |
Lieut. |
Kermoor |
CARVER. Isaac |
Lt. Comdr. |
Sylvan Arrow |
CHAMBERS, John |
Lt. Comdr. |
Broad Arrow |
CHICK, Harry L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Huron |
CHRISTOFFERSON, Hjalmar |
Lt. Comdr. |
Munidies |
CLARK, Harry O. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Blanchester |
CLARK, John McC. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Berdan |
CLIFFORD, Alfred |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Shore |
CLOSE, Wm. J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Tivives |
COGAN, John F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Hisko |
COHOLAN, John J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Roepat |
CONGDON, Louis E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Hisko |
CONNORS, Wm. J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Walter D. Munson |
CROCKER, James A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Ozama |
CROSBY, Percy E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Ozama |
CROSS, Chas. H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Pasadena |
CROSS, Francis E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Munaibro |
CURTIS, James R, |
Lt. Comdr. |
Cauto |
CUSHING, Austin R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Sagadahoc |
DAVIS, Fred W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Francis |
NAME |
VESSEL |
|
DELAHANTY, Wm. |
Lt. Comdr. |
El Oriente |
DEVEREUX, C. W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Westhaven |
DEXTER, Harold S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Carib |
DODD, Laurence |
Lt. Comdr. |
Yellowstone |
DOUGLAS, Richard |
Lt. Comdr. |
Keresan |
DOW, Frank L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Iowan |
EDELMAN, Leighton M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Choctow |
ELLIS, Thomas |
Lt. Comdr. |
Santa Rozalia |
ESTES, Eben S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Beukelsdijk |
ETZWEILER, Chas. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Berwyn |
EVANS, Jenkin L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Charlton Hall |
FALSEN, Enevold |
Lt. Comdr. |
Mausan |
FARLEY, Richard |
Lt. Comdr. |
Liberator |
FARMER, Percy L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Canibas |
FERRIS, Frank E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Ophir |
FITZSIMMONS, H. F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Buena Ventura |
FLANAGAN, M. J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Gargoyle |
FLEMING, David R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lancaster |
FOGARTY, Nicholas |
Lt. Comdr. |
Ice King |
FORSYTH, Enoch A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Texan |
FOSS, Harold G. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Malang |
FOSTER, Edwin L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Pleasant |
FOSTER, Jesse |
Lt. Comdr. |
Eurana |
FRALIC, Wm. M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Carolian |
FREDERICKS. Herman J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Beaufort |
FREEMAN, Samuel W. C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake St. Clair |
FREY, Nils C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Vittorio Emanuele III. |
FRIED, George |
Lieut. |
Zuiderdijk |
GADEBERG, Peter M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Glacier |
GAINARD, Fred A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Munares |
GEDDES, Charles A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Kittery |
GIBSON, James S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Alsek |
GIFFORD, W. M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Beaufort |
GILLESPIE, Henry |
Lt. Comdr. |
Standard Arrow |
GRENING, Paul C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Rondo |
HEARBERG, John P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Gedney |
HANCOCK, George S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Kiowa |
HARDING, Arthur E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Crescent |
HARLOE, Marcus S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Radnor |
HARMSEN, Hans N. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Michigan |
HANSEN, Johannes |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Damita |
HANSEN, Niels S. |
Comdr. |
Proteus |
HANSEN, O. M. L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Port |
HANSEN, Peter J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Point Bonita |
HAWKINS, Mortimer |
Lt. Comdr. |
Westward Ho |
HAYNES. Alvin |
Lt. Comdr. |
Santa Luisa |
HERBERT, Richard O. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Cape Lookout |
HERMANCE, Carl H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Harney |
HICKEY, Samuel W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Kermanshah |
HILLMAN, Walter P. |
Comdr. |
Alaskan |
HOGAN. William A. |
Comdr. |
Seatia |
HOPEN, Anton |
Lt. Comdr. |
Kiowa |
HUDSON, Herbert |
Lt. Comdr. |
Tanamo |
HUGHES, Owen W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Absaroka |
HUNTER, George |
Lt. Comdr. |
Western Light |
IVERSON, Andrew C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Muscatine |
JANSSON, George W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Ternate |
JENSEN, Arthur P, |
Lt. Comdr. |
Eastern Chie |
JOHNSEN, Peter F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Constantia |
JOHNSTON, Herbert R. O. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Forest |
JONES, Edward C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Camden |
JONES, Frederick S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Pleides |
JONSSON, Gustaf E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Howick Hall |
KANE, Nicholas J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Panaman |
KATTERFIELD, Julius C. P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Mount Shasta |
KEENE, Crosby A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Mexican |
NAME |
VESSEL |
|
KENNEDY, William R. |
Comdr. |
Arethusa |
KERO, Charles |
Lt. Comdr. |
Manta |
KEYES, Stuart P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Veebdijk |
KNIGHT, Hiram E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Gambo |
KRONHOLM, John |
Lt. Comdr. |
Zuiderdijk |
KVENDE, Nicalai |
Lt. Comdr. |
Antilla |
LAIRD, Charles G. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Pepin |
LAMBERT, Edward B. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Panuco |
LANE, Eugene |
Lt. Comdr. |
Eastern Queen |
LANE, Frank C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Montclair |
LA VERGE, Louis |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Lianga |
LEE, William H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Houston |
LENT, William DeL. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Alsek |
LEWALD, Harry A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Frederick Luckenbach |
LEWIS, Justis A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Worth |
LINDROTH, Claus A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Silver |
LIVINGSTON, Alexander D. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Carillo |
LIVINGSTON, Alexander L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Lasang |
LOBGER, Waldemar |
Lt. Comdr. |
Astoria |
LOOK, Harry L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Placid |
LUDLOW, James G. |
Lt. Comdr. |
W. A. Luckenbach |
LUM, James H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Munplace |
LYON, Henry W., Jr. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Westerner |
MACKENZIE, Alexander |
Lt. Comdr. |
Los Angeles |
MC KENZ1E, James |
Lt. Comdr. |
Stephen R. Jones |
MASURY, John M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Malang |
MACKER, Ralph M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Gakona |
MADDEN, Edwin J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Arthur |
MADISON, James J. |
Comdr. |
Ticonderoga |
MALMAN, Daniel |
Lt. Comdr. |
California |
MARCUS, Fred |
Lt. Comdr. |
Pensacola |
MATTSON. Erik |
Lt. Comdr. |
Robert M. Thompson |
MAY, Walter E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Eckhart |
MC CALLUM, James E |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Huron |
MC DONALD, George B. |
Lt. Comdr. |
F. H. Buck |
MC DONALD, George B. |
Lt. Comdr. |
K. I. Luckenbach |
MC KAY, Osborne E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Celebes |
MC KAY, Walker |
Lt. Comdr. |
Old Colony |
MC KELLUM, Thomas H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
F. H. Buck |
MC LEAN, Wren |
Lt. Comdr. |
F. C. Luckenbach |
MC NEILL, Arthur W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Corozal |
MERIWETHER. Henry T. |
Comdr. |
Jason |
MILES, George H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Santa Oliva |
MILLER, Eugene W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Chinampa |
MITCHELL, Ernest F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Wachusetts |
MITCHELL, Ernest Price |
Lt. Comdr. |
Western Sea |
MONEY, Peter C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Side |
MOORE. Calvin |
Lt. Comdr. |
Hatteras |
MORRIS, Caleb L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Mercurious |
MOWBRAY, Norman W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Westwood |
NASH, Malcolm P. |
Comdr. |
Ophir |
NELSON. Otto T. |
Lt. Comdr. |
J. M. Guffey |
NICKERSON, George F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Peter H. Crowell |
NILSEN, Nils A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Mundelta |
OKLAND, Nils J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
St. Francis |
PARKER. Clyde F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Mount |
PATTERSON, Henry R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Arizonian |
PERRY, Percy H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
El Capitan |
PETERSON, Adolph H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Herbert K. Pratt |
PICOTT, Elijah S. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Teresa |
PORT, Ned. A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Sagua |
POWELL, John E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Gorontala |
POWERS, Kinchen J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Sioux |
POWERS, Robert B. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Moccasin |
PRATT. Arthur W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Wabash |
PURDY, W. F. |
Comdr. |
Astoria |
NAME |
VESSEL |
|
RANDALL, Albert B. |
Comdr. |
Standard Arrow |
RATTRAY, Earl G. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Ontario |
READ, Eldon H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Katrina Luckenbach |
REDINGTON, John C. K. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Quincy |
REES, Howard H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Western Spirit |
REX, George T. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Evansville |
RIND, William |
Comdr. |
Dochra |
ROBERTS, Richard |
Lt. Comdr. |
Roepat |
ROBINSON, Alfred H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Norlina |
ROBINSON, Earned F. |
Comdr. |
Nero |
ROBINSON, Henry G. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Champlain |
RODICK, Daniel E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Batjan |
ROTCH, Garland |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Ekonk |
RYER, Foster |
Lt Comdr. |
Aniwa |
SAMMON, Thomas J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Chatham |
SANDERS, Harry E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Cape Romaine |
SARGENT, Charles H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Wabash |
SAUNDERS, George A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Satsuma |
SCHELTENS, Geer |
Lt. Comdr. |
Manta |
SCHERMERHORN, Myron P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
American |
SCHRODER, Otto F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
hike Helen |
SCOTT, Charles W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Tjikembing |
SEARS, Arthur H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Edgar F. Luchenbach |
SHAW. Frederic J, |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Superior |
SHERIDAN, Thomas W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Cheater |
SILVERTSEN, Johan M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Western Ocean |
SMITH, Charles F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Sudbury |
SMITH, Edelbert L. |
Comdr. |
Minnesotan |
SMITH, Harry P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Sixaola |
SMITH, Isaac B |
Comdr. |
Cuyama |
SMITH, Jesse |
Lt. Comdr. |
Newport News |
SORENSON. Thor C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Erie |
SOWDEN, Arthur B. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Tjisondari |
SPARKS, F. H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Harney |
STAMAN, Henry E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Daraga |
STEVENS, Frank |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Lillian |
STODDARD, Charles B. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Herman Frash (sunk) |
STOUSLAND, J. I. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Eliner |
STRONG, Walter M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Kerowlee |
STRUMM, Alexander H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Isabella |
SULLIVAN, D. A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Jean |
SUNDSTROM, Einar W. |
Lt. Comdr. |
John M. Connelly |
SWICKER, Fletcher C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Ohioan |
SWIFT, Harry R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Shore |
TAPLEY, Robert M. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Seranton |
THOMSON, Christian |
Lt. Comdr. |
Meraukee |
THOMPSON, Henry L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Westerdijk |
TUCKER, Allen D. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Morristown |
TULL, Richard E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
William Rockerfeller |
VAIL, Louis J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
William Mc Kenney |
VANDERDONCKT, Hector L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Gaspar |
VEGA, Frank A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Defiance |
VELTON, Albert G. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Soestijk |
VERCEY, Harry E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Garza |
VON PFLUGK, Herman A. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Plymouth |
WALL, Charles |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Bridge |
WALSH, James |
Lt. Comdr. |
Celtic |
WALTERS, A. R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Bath |
WATSON, Alex. |
Lt. Comdr. |
West Gate. |
WEBBER, Arthur H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
|
WEEDEN, Henry F. |
Lt. Comdr. |
George G. Henry |
WETTRE, Gudolf |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Wimico |
WHITE, Richard J. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Newton |
WHITEHORN, John R. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Wood |
WHITNEY, Carlton L. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Capens |
WIDER, Edward U. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Fairmont |
NAME |
VESSEL |
|
WIEBE, Gustave E. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Elsinore |
WIETH, Louis C. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Osweya |
WILLIAMSON, James |
Santa Barbara |
|
WINKEL, George |
Lt. Comdr. |
Chebaulip |
WINNETT, Charles H. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Cacique |
WOODWARD. George P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Moccasin |
WOYSHNAR, Charles P. |
Lt. Comdr. |
Lake Harris |
WRIGHT, George |
Lt. Comdr. |
Democracy |
WADE, D. I. |
Lt. Comdr.. |
Santa Paula |
A |
|
Abbett, H. J., Lt. Comdr. |
21 |
Abbott, H. L., Lt. Comdr. |
39 |
Abele, C. A., Capt. |
39 |
Ackermann, L. M., Lt. |
39 |
Ackerson, J. L., Comdr. |
39 |
Adams, A. D., Lt. |
39 |
Adams, J. P., Lt. |
149 |
Adams, R. R., Comdr. |
183 |
Agraz, John, C. G. M. |
39 |
Ahlfors, William, C. B. M. |
39 |
Alberty, W. M., Lt. |
183 |
Alderman, H. B., C. Y. |
39 |
Aldrich, R. W., Sea. |
39 |
Alexander, M. V., Corp. |
149 |
Alexander, J. T., Lt. Comdr. |
39 |
Alford, T. N., Lt. Comdr. |
40 |
Alicke, Rudolf, C. M. M. |
40 |
Allen, R. G., Comdr. |
40 |
Allen, K. G., Comdr. |
40 |
Allen, E. P., Q. M. 1c. |
183 |
Allen, F. G., Ens. |
183 |
Allen, F. S., Lt. |
183 |
Allen, M. E., Ens. |
40 |
Allen, R. H., Lt. Comdr. |
183 |
Allen, Roger, Ens. |
183 |
Allen, W. R., Lt. Comdr. |
40 |
Almour, G. W., Lt. |
40 |
Almy, A. C., Comdr. |
183 |
Almy, E. D., Lt. Comdr. |
40 |
Atlhouse, Adelbert, Capt. |
40 |
Alsup, J. W., Pvt. |
149 |
Amsden, W. F., Lt. |
40 |
Ancrum, William, Comdr. |
183 |
Anderson, A. H., Lt. Comdr. |
183 |
Anderson, C. L., Pvt. |
149 |
Anderson, Claude, Ph. M., 1c. |
183 |
Anderson, E. A., R. Admr. |
21 |
Anderson, Lorain, Lt. Comdr. |
40 |
Anderson, M. H., Lt. Comdr. |
40 |
Anderson, Niles, C. M. M. |
40 |
Anderson, Oscar E. |
183 |
Anderson, W. N., C. Y. |
183 |
Andrews, E. D., Lt. |
183 |
Andrews, Philip, R. Admr. |
21 |
Appleby, Thomas, Lt. |
183 |
Arey, G. R., Lt. |
40 |
Argent, L. M., M. M. |
183 |
Arms, T. J., Comdr. |
183 |
Armstrong, E. E., Comdr. |
41 |
Arnold, C. L., Comdr. |
41 |
Arnold, E. D., C. B. M. |
41 |
Arwine, J. S., Comdr. |
184 |
Aselton, E. K., Pvt. |
149 |
Ashbrook. A. W., Lt. |
184 |
Asserson, W. C., Capt. |
41 |
Atkins, A. K., Comdr. |
184 |
Atkins, L. M., Comdr. |
184 |
Atwood. G. D., Lt. |
41 |
Atwood, R. L., Ens. |
184 |
Auer, Charles, Corp. |
149 |
Auld, G. P., Comdr. |
41 |
Ausburne, C. L., Eng., 1c. |
41 |
Aveilhe, D. J., C. B. M. |
41 |
Avery, C. E., C. G. M. |
41 |
Axton, A. P., Pvt. |
149 |
Aymar, R. W. Sea. |
41 |
B |
|
Babcock, J. V., Comdr. |
41 |
Badger, C. J., R. Admr. |
21 |
Badger, O. C., Lt. Comdr. |
42 |
Bagley, D. W., Comdr. |
21 |
Bagley, J. A., M. M., 1c. |
42 |
42 |
|
Bailey, J. E., Capt. |
184 |
Bailey, Zelmer, C. B. M. |
184 |
Bakenhus, R. E., Capt. |
42 |
Baker, A. C., Capt. |
42 |
Baker, C. S., Comdr. |
184 |
Baker, H. I., Sgt. |
149 |
Baker, J. M., Pvt. |
149 |
184 |
|
Balch, J. H., Ph. M., 1c. |
17 |
Bald, Edward, Corp. |
149 |
Baldridge, H. A., Comdr. |
42 |
Baldwin, A. M., Lt. |
184 |
Baldwin, Frank, Lt. Comdr. |
184 |
Baldwin, F. P., Comdr. |
184 |
Ball, E. B., Ph. M., 2c. |
42 |
Ball, W. W., Lt. |
12 |
Ballinger, J. G., Capt. |
184 |
Barber, S. E., Comdr. |
184 |
Barber, Wayne, Ph. M., 3c. |
42 |
Barcsykowski, F. J., Pvt. |
149 |
Barin, L. T., Lt. |
42 |
Barker, F. A., Maj. |
149 |
Barker, G. N., Lt. Comdr. |
42 |
Barker, L. M., Ph. M., 3c. |
43 |
Barleon, J. S., Comdr. |
43 |
Barnes, G. C., Lt. Comdr. |
43 |
Barnes, P. J., Ens. |
184 |
Barnett, George, Maj. Gen. |
34 |
Barnhart, Edward, C. G. M. |
43 |
Barnhart, F. A., Sgt. |
150 |
Barr, C. C., Lt. |
150 |
Barr, E. L., Lt. Comdr. |
43 |
Barrett, A. A., Ph. M., 3c. |
43 |
Barron, W. L., Pvt. |
150 |
Barrows, A. E., Pvt. |
150 |
Barstow, H. W., Lt. Comdr. |
184 |
Barstow, W. A., Lt. |
184 |
Barthalow, B. G., Comdr. |
43 |
Bartlett, H. T., Lt. Comdr. |
43 |
Bartlett, Geoffrey, Lt. Col. |
222 |
Bartlett. Owen, Comdr. |
43 |
Bass, I. E., Comdr. |
184 |
Bassett, C. C., Ens. |
43 |
Bassett, K. B., R. Admr. |
21 |
Bassett, P. P., Comdr. |
43 |
Bastedo, P. H., Lt. Comdr. |
21 |
Baston, A. P., Lt. |
150 |
Bates, C. M., Lt. |
150 |
Battle, C. E., Lt. Comdr. |
44 |
Baughman, C. C., Lt Comdr. |
185 |
Baxter, Thomas, Lt. Comdr. |
44 |
Baylis, J. S., Capt. |
185 |
Beach, C. F., Lt. |
44 |
Beach, E. L., Capt. |
44 |
Beadle, E. R., Maj. |
220 |
Bearss, H. I., Col. |
34 |
Beary, D. B., Lt. Comdr. |
44 |
Beauchamp, Felix, Capt. |
150 |
Beauregard, A. T., Comdr. |
185 |
Beck, W. L., Comdr. |
21 |
Becker, V. P., Tpr. |
160 |
Beckman, F. W., Ens. |
44 |
Beecher, W. K., Lt. |
185 |
Beerman, T. J., C. G. M. |
44 |
Berlin, W. J., Sea. |
44 |
Beird, R. H., Pvt. |
150 |
Belfry, Earl, Sgt. |
150 |
Belknap, Charles, Comdr. |
44 |
Belknap, R. R., Capt. |
21 |
Bell, C. A., Ens. |
185 |
Bell, D. B., Sea. |
44 |
Bell, Joe, Sgt. |
150 |
Bell, W. H., Capt. |
185 |
Bellatty, W. J., U. 1c. |
185 |
Bellinger, P. N. L., Lt. Comdr. |
44 |
Bemis, H. M., Comdr. |
22 |
Benjamin, C. G., Ens. |
44 |
Benjamin, H. H., Ens. |
44 |
Bennett, A. C., Lt. Comdr. |
44 |
Bennett, C. F., O. S. |
45 |
Bennett, E. L., Capt. |
45 |
Bennett, K. M., Capt. |
45 |
Bennett, M. T., H. A., 1c. |
45 |
Bennett, W. S., Kpr. |
45 |
Benson, H. H., Lt. Comdr. |
45 |
Benson, W. E., Lt. |
45 |
Benson, W. S., R. Admr. |
22 |
Berg, F. R., Lt. Comdr. |
185 |
Berg, H. E., Lt. Comdr. |
45 |
Bernier, L. L., Lt. |
185 |
Bernier, O. D., Lt. |
150 |
Bernstein, David, Corp. |
151 |
Bernstein, Dudley, M. M., 1c. |
45 |
Berrien, F. D., Capt. |
22 |
Berrien, T. G., Lt. Comdr. |
45 |
Berry, B. S., Maj. |
151 |
Berry, F. T., Lt. Comdr. |
45 |
Berry, J. G., Capt. |
45 |
Berry, S. G., Q. M., 1c. |
185 |
Bertholf, Wallace, Comdr. |
40 |
Bertrand, W. M., Lt. |
185 |
Berwind, C. G., Lt. |
185 |
Best, W. H., W. T. |
40 |
Berwick, H. A., Ens. |
46 |
Betzig, H. E., Ens. |
46 |
Beuret, J. D., Capt. |
46 |
Bevan, W. F., Maj. |
151 |
Beverley, J. M., Ens. |
46 |
Bickford. A. M., W. T. |
40 |
Biddinger, A. E., Lt. |
185 |
Biddle, A. J. D., Lt. |
222 |
Biel, R. J., C. G. M. |
46 |
Bierer, B. B., Capt. |
46 |
Billard, F. C., Capt. |
46 |
Billings, A. W. K., Lt. Comdr. |
46 |
Billings, H. G., Lt. |
46 |
Billups, W. R., Lt. |
185 |
Bingham, D. C., Comdr. |
47 |
Birkett, F. J., Lt. |
47 |
Bispham, H. A., Capt. |
185 |
Blackburn, C. T., Lt. Comdr. |
47 |
Blackstone, Henry, Lt. |
185 |
Blackwood, J. D., Lt. |
47 |
Blackwood, N. J., Capt. |
47 |
Blair, W. M., Lt. |
47 |
Blake, Robert, Lt. |
151 |
Blakely, C. A., Comdr. |
22 |
Blakely, J. R., Capt. |
47 |
Blakeslee, E. G., Lt. Comdr. |
71 |
Blamer, Dewitt, Capt. |
47 |
Blanchard, D. D., Ens. |
185 |
Blauchfield, John, Capt. |
151 |
Blau, Thomas, Lt. |
47 |
Bleasdale, V. F., Lt. |
151 |
Bloch, C. C., Capt. |
47 |
Blue, Victor, R. Admr. |
22 |
Blumenthal, H. W., Ens. |
47 |
Boettcher, A. H., Lt. |
47 |
Bogan, H. S., Sgt. |
34 |
Bogert, E. S., Capt. |
47 |
Bohan, J. F., C. G. M. |
47 |
Boljes, Henry, C. B. M. |
185 |
Bonday, Robert, Pvt. |
151 |
Boness, P. W., Ens. |
47 |
Ronnell, H. P., Ens. |
47 |
Boone, Charles, Lt. Comdr. |
186 |
Boone, J. T., Lt. |
17 |
Boone, R. W., Corp. |
151 |
Boot, F. J., C. E. |
48 |
Bootes, J. T., Col. |
220 |
Booth, R. U., Lt. |
48 |
Borden, John, Lt. Comdr. |
48 |
Borgeson, Oscar, Lt. |
48 |
Borgman, Henry, Sea. |
48 |
Bos, Lambert, Pvt. |
151 |
Bostwick, C. S., C. W. T. |
48 |
Bostwick, L. A., Capt. |
48 |
Bouchard, J. M., B. M., 2c. |
48 |
Roush, C. J., R. Admr. |
48 |
Bowen, H. G., Comdr. |
186 |
Bowen, John, C. G. M. |
48 |
Bower, George, Lt. |
151 |
Bowman, A. H., M. G. |
151 |
Bowman, A. L., Ph. M., 2c. |
48 |
Boyce, W. L., Ass’t. Mach. |
22 |
Boyd, D. F., Capt. |
48 |
Bracken, W. J., Ph. M., 2c. |
48 |
Bradford, Gerard, Lt. Comdr. |
186 |
Bradley, W. W., Comdr. |
49 |
Brady, J. J., Lt. |
49 |
Brainard, E. H., Maj. |
152 |
Braisted, F. A., Lt. Comdr. |
186 |
Braisted, W. C., R. Admr. |
22 |
Brandon, Clyde, Pvt. |
152 |
Brandt, W. J., Sea., 2c. |
49 |
Bratton, M. G., C. C. M. |
49 |
Brautigan, G. F., Pvt. |
152 |
Breck, Edward, Lt. Comdr. |
49 |
Breckenridge, J. C., Lt. Col. |
152 |
Breese, J. L., Lt. |
49 |
Brennan, R. C., Lt. Comdr. |
49 |
Bresnahan, M. J., Lt. |
49 |
Brewer, E. R., Lt. |
152 |
Brewer, W. C., Ens. |
49 |
Bridgeford, J. V., Pvt. |
152 |
Briggs, T. C., Ens. |
49 |
Briggs, Z. E., Capt. |
186 |
Brinser, H. L., Capt. |
50 |
Briscoe, Benjamin, Lt. Comdr. |
50 |
Bristol, A. L., Comdr. |
50 |
Bristol, Mark, R. Admr. |
22 |
Brittain, C. B., R. Admr. |
50 |
Broberg. C. J., Pvt. |
152 |
Brock, A. E., Lt. |
186 |
Broderick, G. F., Ens. |
50 |
Broadstrom, B. G. |
220 |
Brogden, Ronald, Ph. M., 3c. |
50 |
Bronson, Amon, Capt. |
50 |
Brooke, R. H., Lt. Comdr. |
186 |
Brooke, Elsie, Nurse. |
186 |
Brooks, C. W., Corp. |
152 |
Brooke, E. E., Pvt. |
152 |
Brotherton, W. D., Capt. |
50 |
Brown, A. L., G. M., 3c. |
186 |
Brown, Dilmus, Pvt. |
152 |
Brown, F. W., Lt. |
50 |
Brown, George, Capt. |
186 |
Brown, H. C., Eng., 2c. |
50 |
Brown, R. R., Ph. M., 3c. |
50 |
Brown, T. E., C. B. |
186 |
Brown, Wilson, Comdr. |
50 |
Brownell, J. A., Lt. Comdr. |
51 |
Browning, C. W., Lt. |
186 |
Broxup, John, Pvt. |
152 |
Bruce. Frank, Lt. |
22 |
Bruckman, O. F., Eng., 1c. |
51 |
Brumbeloe, A. G., Ph. M., 3c. |
51 |
Brummett, J. R., Pvt. |
152 |
Brunsseon, L. F., Sea. |
51 |
Bryan, G. S., Comdr. |
51 |
Bryan, H. F., Capt. |
51 |
Bryan, T. P., Lt. Comdr. |
186 |
Bryan, Samuel, Capt. |
186 |
Bryant, S. W., Comdr. |
51 |
Buchanan, Allen, Comdr. |
51 |
Budde, G. W., Pvt. |
153 |
Buechner, W. R., Lt. |
186 |
Buell, Dexter, Lt. Comdr. |
186 |
Bugbee, E. P., Lt. |
186 |
Buford, D. L., Sgt. |
153 |
Bullard, W. H. G., R. Admr. |
22 |
Bulmer, B. T., Comdr. |
51 |
Bulmer, R. C., Capt. |
23 |
Bunkley, J. W., Comdr. |
51 |
Burch, W. E., Sea. |
51 |
Burd, G. E., R. Admr. |
52 |
Burg, R. A., Lt. Comdr. |
52 |
Burger, P. J., Sea., 2c. |
23 |
Burgess, W. S., Lt. Comdr. |
186 |
Burke, R. P., Sea., 2c. |
52 |
Burke, W. S., Lt. Comdr. |
187 |
Burkhart, R. T., Lt. Comdr. |
187 |
Burnes, J. F., Capt. |
153 |
Burnett, Charles, B.M., 1c. |
52 |
Burnham, A. C., Lt. |
52 |
Burns, F. D., Comdr. |
52 |
Burns, F. T., G. M., 1c. |
52 |
Burrage, H. H., Capt. |
52 |
Burt, A. G., Lt. Comdr. |
187 |
Butler, C. S., Capt. |
187 |
Butler, H. V., Capt. |
23 |
Butler, S. D. |
34 |
Butterfield, O. J., Corp. |
153 |
Bye, L. B., Lt. Comdr. |
52 |
Byrd, R. E., Lt. Comdr. |
187 |
Byrnes, J. C., Lt. Comdr. |
52 |
C |
|
Cake, S. W., Comdr. |
187 |
Callahan, L. D., Ens. |
187 |
Callan, J. L., Lt. Comdr. |
52 |
Campanarro, F. F., Bkr., 1c. |
52 |
Campbell, C. C., Ph. M., 2c. |
187 |
Campbell, E. H., Capt. |
52 |
Campbell, H. G., Ens. |
53 |
Campbell, Herbert, Lt. |
187 |
Campbell, J. A., Lt. Comdr. |
187 |
Campbell, W. E., Sgt. |
153 |
Canaga, B. L., Comdr. |
187 |
Candy, H. A. T., Comdr. |
53 |
Canfield, F. D., Ens. |
187 |
Capehart, Wadleigh, Lt. Comdr. |
187 |
Caperton, W. B. Admr. |
23 |
Capps, S. R., C. A. M. |
187 |
Capps, W. L., R. Admr. |
23 |
Carbary, James, G. Sgt. |
153 |
Carey, J. A., Lt. |
187 |
Cargill, G. B., Sea., 2c. |
53 |
Carhart, J. B., Lt. |
153 |
Carhart, J. C., Lt. |
53 |
Carmine, G. C., Capt. |
53 |
Carpender, A. S., Lt. Comdr. |
23 |
Carpenter, D. N., Capt. |
53 |
Carpenter, Hobart C., Eng., 2c. |
53 |
Carpenter, J. S., Capt. |
187 |
Carr, G. P., Lt. |
187 |
Carraher, M. B., Ens. |
53 |
Carson, J. F., Ens. |
53 |
Carter, A. F., Comdr. |
53 |
Carter, J. F., Capt. |
53 |
Carter, James, Pvt. |
153 |
Carter, Joe, Sgt. |
153 |
Carter, J. P., Sea. |
53 |
Carter, W. R., Lt. Comdr. |
187 |
Cary, R. W., U. |
54 |
Casey, John, Sgt. |
153 |
Caskey, G. L., Comdr. |
54 |
Castle, G. W. S., Comdr. |
188 |
Castleman, K. G., Capt. |
.54 |
Cates, C. B., Lt. |
153 |
Catlin, G. L., Lt. |
188 |
Caudell, J. H., C. B. M. |
54 |
Causey, W. I., Lt. Comdr. |
54 |
Caveston, W. F., Bglr. |
54 |
Cecil, H. B., Lt. Comdr. |
188 |
Cerveny, Albert, B. M., 2c. |
188 |
Chadwick, F. L., Capt. |
54 |
Chamberlain, S. J., Maj. |
181 |
Chambers, F. T., Capt. |
188 |
Chambers, H. R., C. G. M. |
54 |
Chambers, H. R., Ens. |
54 |
Chambers, Raymond, W. T. |
54 |
Chandler, H. E., Lt. |
153 |
Chandler, L. H., Capt. |
54 |
Chandler, W. D., Lt. Comdr. |
54 |
Chaplin, V. D., Lt. Comdr. |
54 |
Chapman, H. S., Lt. |
188 |
Charlesworth, Charles, C. B. M. |
188 |
Chase, H. A., Q. M., 3c. |
55 |
Chase, J. V., Capt. |
23 |
Chase, R. W., Corp. |
154 |
Chase, Y. O., Capt. |
23 |
Chasen, William, C. G. M. |
55 |
Chastain, E. A., C. C. M. |
55 |
Chatman, G. M., Pvt. |
154 |
Cheffy, George, Ens. |
188 |
Chenault, E. A., W. T. |
55 |
Chevalier, G. de C., Lt. Comdr. |
23 |
Child, H. J., Corp. |
154 |
Child, W. G., Comdr. |
188 |
Childress, Paul, Sea., 2c. |
55 |
Childs, E. W. F., Lt. |
55 |
Chiswell, B. M., Comdr. |
55 |
Chord, Amos, Q. M., 1c. |
55 |
Christ, W. B., C. G. M. |
23 |
Christensen, L. C., Pvt. |
154 |
Christensen, Rasmus, Mach. |
55 |
Christy, G. M., Oiler, 2c. |
55 |
Christy, H. H., Capt. |
23 |
Church, A. T., Comdr. |
188 |
Church, Gaylord, Lt. Comdr. |
188 |
Church, J. G., Capt. |
188 |
Clark, Chalmers, Pvt. |
154 |
Clark, T. H., Capt. |
154 |
Clark, G. H., Corp. |
154 |
Clarke, J. L., Pvt. |
154 |
Clark, J. A., Lt. |
55 |
Clark, R. H., Q. M. |
55 |
Clark, R. W., Lt. Comdr. |
50 |
Clark, S. P., Lt. |
56 |
Clark, T. H., Ph. M., 2c. |
188 |
Clark, W. J., Lt. |
56 |
Clarke, V. A., Lt. |
50 |
Clarkson, C. T., M. M., 1c. |
188 |
Clarkston, Samuel, G. Sgt. |
154 |
Claude, Abraham, Comdr. |
56 |
Cleborne, C. J., Comdr. |
188 |
Clegg, Charles, C. B. M. |
188 |
Clement, E. F., Lt. Comdr. |
56 |
Clemmer, Leon, Lt. |
189 |
Clifton, A. L., Lt. Comdr. |
189 |
Cluverius, W. T., Capt. |
23 |
Coash, R. F., Q. M. 1c. |
56 |
Cobb, C. H., Lt. Comdr. |
56 |
Cobb, C. K., Lt. |
56 |
Cobb, H. L., Ens. |
56 |
Cobb, O. E., Lt. |
56 |
Cobey, E. A., Comdr. |
189 |
Coburn, F. G., Comdr. |
56 |
Cody, J. H., Mach. |
57 |
Coffman, D. W., R. Admr. |
24 |
Coffman, R. B., Comdr. |
189 |
Cogswell, Francis, Lt. Comdr. |
57 |
Cogswell, J. C., Lt. |
154 |
Cohen, A. M., Comdr. |
189 |
Cole, C. W., Capt. |
57 |
Cole, E. B., Maj. |
154 |
Cole, E. K., Brig. Gen. |
154 |
Cole, J. E., Pvt. |
154 |
Cole, W. C., Capt. |
24 |
Coleman, D. J., Sea. |
57 |
Coleman, H. R., Lt. |
189 |
Collier, F. M., Lt. Comdr. |
57 |
Collier, G. A., F., 2c. |
189 |
Colvin, D. P., Pvt. |
154 |
College, H. H., Cox. |
57 |
Coman, V. K., Comdr. |
57 |
Compo, G. L., Ens. |
57 |
Comstock, L. W., Lt. |
57 |
Conard, Charles, Capt. |
189 |
Conden, A. R., R. Admr. |
24 |
Cone, Ben, Corp. |
155 |
Cone, H. I., Capt. |
24 |
Conger, F. P., Lt. Comdr. |
57 |
Conger, O. D., Lt. Comdr. |
189 |
Conn, W. T., Comdr. |
24 |
Conner, J. F., Lt. Comdr. |
189 |
Connett, W. B., Ens. |
57 |
Connolly, J. T., Sea. |
57 |
Connolly, R. L., Lt. |
58 |
Conover, Gardiner, C. B. M. |
58 |
Conroy, J. J., Cox. |
58 |
Conroy, T. M., Ens. |
58 |
Constein, E. T., Capt. |
58 |
Conway, F. A., C. G. M. |
189 |
Conway, J. P., G. M., 1c. |
58 |
Cook, A. B., Comdr. |
189 |
Cook, F. L., El., 2c. |
58 |
Cook, H. C., Pvt. |
155 |
Cook, H. E., Capt. |
58 |
Cook, N. E., Lt. |
189 |
Cook, N. S., Ens. |
58 |
Cook, Walter, G. Sgt. |
155 |
Cooke, H. D., Comdr. |
58 |
Cooley, V. E., Lt. |
189 |
Coon, M. L., Lt. |
58 |
Coontz, R. E., R. Admr. |
24 |
Cooper, G. F., Capt. |
59 |
Cooper, O. M., Pvt. |
155 |
Copassaki, Andrew, C. G. M. |
59 |
Corbett, Murl, Lt. |
155 |
Corley, W. A., Lt. Comdr. |
189 |
Cornell, P. D., Capt. |
155 |
Cornell, Walter, C. B. M. |
59 |
Cornell, W. R., Gunr. |
155 |
Corry, W. M., Lt. Comdr. |
59 |
Cortright, A. B., Ens. |
59 |
Corwin, A. A., Lt Comdr. |
59 |
Cotton, J. M., F., 1c. |
189 |
Cotton, L. A., Capt. |
24 |
Cottrell, R. M., Lt. |
59 |
Couden, A. R., R. Admr. |
189 |
County, Timothy, El., 3c. |
59 |
Courtney, C. E., Capt. |
59 |
Courtney, James, Sgt. |
155 |
Coverdell, V. A., Lt. |
155 |
Covington, J. W., S. C., 2c. |
59 |
Cowie, T. J., R. Admr. |
59 |
Cox, T. F., Lt. Comdr. |
59 |
Coxe. Lewis, Comdr. |
189 |
Crabbe, T. P., Pvt. |
155 |
Craft, R. P., Comdr. |
59 |
Cram, G. E., Lt. |
59 |
Cramer, A. C., Lt. |
190 |
Cramer, H. G., Lt. |
190 |
Crandall, R. P., Capt. |
190 |
Craven, Mathew, C. Y. |
190 |
Craven, T. A. M., Lt. |
190 |
Craven, T. T., Capt. |
24 |
Creighton, J. M., Lt. |
190 |
Crenshaw, Arthur, Capt. |
60 |
Crenshaw, R. S., Lt. Comdr. |
190 |
Crepeau, L. J., Pvt. |
155 |
Crocker, J. W., C. B. M. |
190 |
Croll, G. H., Pvt. |
155 |
Cronan, W. P., Capt. |
60 |
Crone, Christian, Lt. |
60 |
Cronin, R. P., Sgt. |
156 |
Crosby, P. T., Lt. |
60 |
Crose, W. M., Capt. |
60 |
Crosley, W. S., Capt. |
60 |
Crossen, V. J., Sgt. |
156 |
Crouch, J. L., C. B. M. |
60 |
Crowell, D. C., Comdr. |
190 |
Crowley, Florence, C. G. M. |
60 |
Crowther, O. C., Lt. |
156 |
Cukela, Louis, Sgt. |
19 |
Culbert, F. P., Lt. |
60 |
Cullen, Gregory, Lt. |
60 |
Cullen, J. W., M. M., 1c. |
190 |
Culnan, J. H., Sgt. |
156 |
Cummings, D. E., Comdr. |
60 |
Cuneen, F. J., Lt. |
60 |
Cunningham, A. A., Maj. |
156 |
Cunningham, J. C., Lt. Comdr. |
190 |
Curl, H. C., Capt. |
160 |
Curran, S. T., Ens. |
90 |
Curtis, Lawrence, Lt. |
190 |
Cutler, R. W., Lt. |
190 |
Cutting, L. H., Lt. |
61 |
Cutts, R. M., Col. |
220 |
D |
|
Dahl, J. E., Lt. |
190 |
Dahuff, Enos, Lt. |
61 |
Dalen, J. H., Ens. |
190 |
Daly, Daniel. Sgt. |
156 |
Danenhower, Sloan, Lt. |
61 |
Danielak, Stanley, Lt. |
61 |
Daniels, J. F., Comdr. |
190 |
Dann, H. R., Ens. |
61 |
Darche, H. A., Lt. |
61 |
Dargis, J., Corp. |
156 |
Dashiell, R. B., Lt. |
190 |
Davidson, W. S., Lt. Comdr. |
51 |
Davis, G. E., Comdr. |
24 |
Davis, J. L., G. M., 2c. |
61 |
Davis, F. H., Lt. |
191 |
Davis, H. C., Lt. |
191 |
Davis, L. P., Comdr. |
61 |
Davis, M. S., Comdr. |
61 |
Davis, Noel, Lt. |
24 |
Davis, P. T., Ens. |
191 |
Davis, W. N., Lt. Comdr. |
191 |
Davis, W. C., Ens. |
191 |
Davison, F. T., Lt. |
61 |
Davison, H. P., Lt. |
61 |
Davison, P. W., Brig. Gen. |
181 |
Davy, C. G., Lt. Comdr. |
191 |
Dawes, R. A., Comdr. |
61 |
Day, C. S., Capt. |
156 |
Day, G. C., Capt. |
62 |
Day, R. E., C. G. M. |
62 |
Dayhuf, C. H., Maj. |
222 |
Dayton, J. H., Capt. |
62 |
Debarr, Harry, Lt. |
62 |
De Carre, Alphonse, Capt. |
156 |
DeCernea, Edward, Ens. |
62 |
Decker, B. C., Capt. |
62 |
Decker, C. J., Comdr. |
191 |
DeCosta, John, Gnr. |
191 |
Defrees, J. R., Capt. |
62 |
Delaney, James, C. G. M. |
62 |
Delano, Harvey, Comdr. |
62 |
Delano, M. P., Lt. |
62 |
Delavey, Edmond, Lt. |
62 |
Dell, F. A., Olr. |
62 |
Demarest, John, C. G. M. |
62 |
Denig, R. L., Maj. |
156 |
Dennis, C. A., Lt. |
156 |
Dennis, J. B., Capt. |
191 |
Depue, D. T., Pvt. |
156 |
DesGranges, H. E., Eng., 2c. |
63 |
Dessez, P. T., Comdr. |
68 |
DeSteigur, L. R., Capt. |
24 |
Devalin, C. M., Capt. |
63 |
Devlin, B. W., Pvt. |
157 |
Dewey, R. C., Lt. Col. |
220 |
Dibell, A. G., Lt. Comdr. |
63 |
Dichman, G. C., Lt. Comdr. |
191 |
Dick, E. R., Lt. |
63 |
Dickinson, Dwight, Lt. |
63 |
Dickson, G. L., Lt. Comdr. |
63 |
Dieffenbanh, A. C., Comdr. |
191 |
Dierdorff, R. A., Ens. |
63 |
Dietrich, Carl, Lt. |
157 |
Dillingham, A. C., R. Admr. |
63 |
Dillon, J. E., Pvt., |
157 |
Dinger, H. C., Comdr. |
191 |
Dismukes, D. E., Capt. |
24 |
Docks, F. J., Corp. |
157 |
Dodd, E. H., Capt. |
63 |
Dodd, Harold, Lt. Comdr. |
191 |
Dodson, W. P., Ens. |
191 |
Dole, G. S., Lt. |
63 |
Donaghue, R. H., Sgt. |
157 |
Donahue, W. D., Ens. |
63 |
Donaldson, N. V., Ens. |
63 |
Donavin, K. H., Lt. Comdr. |
191 |
Donley, C. F., B. M., 1c. |
63 |
Donlin, G. F., Eng., 1c. |
191 |
Donnelly, B. P., C. G. |
64 |
Donohue, W. D., Ens. |
63 |
Doody, John. Corp. |
157 |
Dooley, J. J., Maj. |
220 |
Dormandy, R. L., El., 1c. |
64 |
Dortch, I. F., Comdr. |
64 |
Dougherty, H. DeB., Lt. |
64 |
Dougherty, N. F., Lt . |
157 |
Dowell, J. S., Comdr. |
192 |
Downer, D. B., Lt. Comdr. |
64 |
Downes. John, Comdr. |
192 |
Doyen, C. A., Brig. Gen. |
34 |
Doyle, J. M., Lt. Comdr. |
64 |
Doyle, J. P., C. B. M. |
192 |
Doyle, R. M., Lt. Comdr. |
64 |
Doyle, S. H. R., Capt. |
64 |
Draemel, M. F., Comdr. |
192 |
Dresel, A. H., Lt. |
64 |
Driver, Orvil, C. P. M. |
64 |
Drustup, Neils, Lt. |
64 |
DuBois, E. F., Lt. Comdr. |
65 |
Debose, W. G., Capt. |
65 |
Duckett, E. D., Lt. |
192 |
Duffett, Wayne, Ens. |
65 |
Duffie, R. C., Ens. |
65 |
Duffy, P. T., G. M., 2c. |
65 |
Dunbar, P. H., Lt. Comdr. |
65 |
Dunbeck, Charley, Capt. |
157 |
Duncan, Daniel, Lt. |
192 |
Duncan, W. B., Comdr. |
192 |
Dunlap, R. H., Col . |
157 |
Dunlavy, H. D., Pvt. |
157 |
Dunn, C. A., Comdr. |
192 |
Dunn, H. O., R. Admr. |
24 |
Dunning, W. B., Lt. Comdr. |
192 |
Dye, L. L., Capt. |
220 |
Dyer, G. P., Comdr. |
192 |
Dyer, J. F., Maj. |
220 |
Dyson, C. W., R. Admr. |
65 |
E |
|
Eager, C. F., Ens. |
65 |
Eagle, C. R., Lt. |
192 |
Earle, G. H., Lt. |
6.1 |
Earle, N. P., Lt. |
65 |
Earle, Ralph, R. Admr. |
25 |
Easdale, David, Cptr. |
192 |
Easley, R. L., Q. M., 1c. |
65 |
Easterwood, J. L., Ens. |
65 |
Eastman, Ray, W. T. |
65 |
Eaton, J. A., Ens. |
192 |
Eberle, E. W., R. Admr. |
25 |
Eccleston, H. R., Lt. |
65 |
Eddy, Spencer, Lt. Comdr. |
192 |
Eddy, W. A., Lt. |
157 |
Edison, Thomas A. |
25 |
Edwards, J. D., Lt. |
66 |
Edwards, W. A., Lt. Comdr. |
66 |
Edwards, W. F. M., Lt. Comdr. |
192 |
Elam, Russell, Cook. |
66 |
Eller, R. A., C. G. M. |
66 |
Ellis, E. H., Lt. Col. |
157 |
Ellis, M. St. C., Comdr. |
192 |
Ellis, O. B., Eng., 2c. |
66 |
Ellison, W. A., F., 1c. |
66 |
Ellyson, T. G., Comdr. |
66 |
Elmore, W. L., C. G. M. |
66 |
Emmet, R. M., Lt. Comdr. |
66 |
Emrick, R. P., Comdr. |
66 |
Endel, Solomon, Lt. Comdr. |
192 |
Endicott, O. T., R. Admr. |
192 |
Engel, W. F., Sgt. |
158 |
English, Huntington, Lt. |
67 |
English, R. H., Lt. Comdr. |
67 |
67 |
|
Eslinger, Ross, C. B. M. |
67 |
Essery, C. W., Ens. |
67 |
Estes, G. H., Col. |
222 |
Eubank, G. A., Ens. |
103 |
Evans, C. H., Ens. |
67 |
Evans, F. E., Lt. Col. |
158 |
Evans, F. T., Capt. |
67 |
Evans, S. K., Capt. |
193 |
Evans, Waldo, Capt. |
67 |
Everitt, S. E., G. M., 2c. |
103 |
Everson, J. H., Lt. Comdr. |
67 |
F |
|
Fabbri, Alessandro, Lt. |
67 |
Fabris, John, M. M., 1c. |
68 |
Faga, W. H., Corp. |
158 |
Fahey, Charles, Ens. |
68 |
Fairfield, A. P., Comdr. |
68 |
Fallon, H. N., Lt. |
68 |
Fallon, Nugent., Lt. |
68 |
Farenholt, Ammon, Capt. |
103 |
Farley, L. C., Comdr. |
68 |
Farquhar, A. S., Comdr. |
68 |
Farrant. O. C., Sgt. |
158 |
Farrell, Franklin, Lt. |
193 |
Farwell, E. T., Lt. Comdr. |
68 |
Farwell, W. G., Comdr. |
68 |
Fawcett, S. B., F., 1c. |
193 |
Fawell, R. M., Comdr. |
193 |
Fay, J. H., Capt. |
158 |
Fechteler, A. F., R. Admr. |
68 |
Fellers, W. M., Lt. |
68 |
Feigle, W. M., Sgt. |
158 |
Feland, Logan, Brig. Gen. |
34 |
Fenner, E. B., Capt., |
193 |
Ferguson, J. N., Comdr. |
68 |
Ferguson, W. J., Corp. |
158 |
Fernandez, G. E., W. Y. |
69 |
Ferris, L. W., P. & F. |
69 |
Field, J. G., Capt. |
193 |
Field, T. M., Lt. |
193 |
Fifer, U. L., H. A., 1c. |
25 |
Fischer, H. E., Lt. Comdr. |
193 |
Fischer, R. McG., Corp. |
1.18 |
Fischer, C. W., Comdr. |
69 |
Fischer, F. R., C. M. M. |
69 |
Fiske, C. N., Capt. |
69 |
Fitzgerald, Patrick, F., 1c. |
25 |
Fitzsimmons, Frank L., Ph. M., 3c. |
69 |
Flanigan, H. A., Lt. Comdr. |
69 |
Flautt. J. A., Lt. |
69 |
Fleitz, M. F., Pvt. |
158 |
Fletcher, F. F., R. Admr. |
25 |
Fletcher, F. J., Comdr. |
69 |
Fletcher, H. B., Corp. |
158 |
Flink, C. W., Cox. |
69 |
Flint, J. A., Lt. |
193 |
Flocken, J. B., Pvt. |
158 |
Floe, S. M., G. M., 2c. |
69 |
Flowers, Frank, C. C. S. |
70 |
Flowers, S. R., Eng., 2c. |
70 |
Flynn, F. J., G. Sgt. |
158 |
Foley, Paul, Capt. |
193 |
Follis, J. J., F., 1c. |
70 |
Foote, P. W., Comdr. |
25 |
Ford, H. L., Ens. |
70 |
Ford, F. J., Lt. |
70 |
Forgus, H. H., Lt. Comdr. |
70 |
Foster, H. F., Lt. |
70 |
Foster, J. C., Lt. |
25 |
Foster, M. J., Lt. Comdr. |
70 |
Foster, P. F., Lt. Comdr. |
25 |
Foster, W. H., Ens. |
193 |
Fowler, E. C., Lt. |
159 |
Fox, D. R., Sgt. |
159 |
Fox, H. V., F., 1c. |
70 |
Fox, W. E., Pvt. |
159 |
Foy, Edward J., Lt. Comdr. |
193 |
Fraenzel, A. C., Lt. |
70 |
Francis, T. E., Ens. |
70 |
Frank, G. P., Sgt. |
159 |
Frank, H. M., Cox. |
70 |
Franklin, B. R., Sea. |
193 |
Franklin, W. B., Comdr. |
70 |
Frazer, H. C., Lt. Comdr. |
71 |
Frazier, W. D., Lt. |
159 |
Freed, A. E., Lt. |
71 |
Freedman, L. W., Ens. |
71 |
Freeman, C. S., Capt. |
71 |
Freeman, G. F., Capt. |
71 |
Fremgen, William, Lt. |
71 |
Fremont, J. C., Comdr. |
71 |
Friedell, D. J., Lt. Comdr. |
71 |
Friedell, W. L., Comdr. |
71 |
Fritsch, W. J. Bug. |
193 |
Froass, P. E., Ens. |
71 |
Frost, H. H., Lt. Comdr. |
71 |
Frothingham, P. B., Ens. |
71 |
Frye, J. G., Pvt. |
159 |
Fullam, W. F., R. Admr. |
71 |
Fuller, E. C., Capt. |
159 |
Fuller, H. G., Lt. Comdr. |
71 |
Fuller, S. R., Lt. Comdr. |
193 |
Fullinwider, S. P., Comdr. |
25 |
Funk, Peter, Pvt. |
159 |
Furer, J. A., Comdr. |
71 |
Furlong, W. K., Comdr. |
194 |
Furr, W. E., Pvt. |
159 |
Fury, W. H., Sgt. |
159 |
Fyffe, Joseph, Capt. |
72 |
G |
|
Gade, John, Lt. Comdr. |
72 |
Gaffney, F. L., Ens. |
194 |
Gaffney, J. J., Lt. Comdr. |
194 |
Galbraith, W. W., Comdr. |
72 |
Galliford, W. T., Capt. |
159 |
Galloupe, C. A., Ens. |
194 |
Gannon, Sinclair, Capt. |
25 |
Garner, Alfred, Lt. |
72 |
Garrison, C. R., Bosn. |
72 |
Garrison, H. A., Comdr. |
72 |
Gartner, W. C. F., Ens. |
194 |
Gorton, W. M., Comdr. |
194 |
Garvey, E. T., Ens. |
72 |
Garvey, F. B., G. M., 3c. |
72 |
Gaston, William, Lt. |
72 |
Gates, A. L., Lt. |
25 |
Gates, C. W., Ens. |
72 |
Gates, E. G., C. B. M., 2c. |
72 |
Gates, H. D., C. Ph. M. |
72 |
Gathemann, A. A., Lt. |
194 |
Gay, J. B., Comdr. |
72 |
Geer, P. S., Corp. |
159 |
Geiger, F. F., Sgt. |
159 |
Geiger, R. S., Capt. |
160 |
Gelm, G. E., Capt. |
73 |
George, Harry, Capt. |
73 |
Geyer, C. H., Ens. |
194 |
Ghent, D. T., Lt. Comdr. |
26 |
Gherardi, W. R., Capt. |
73 |
Ghormley, R. L., Comdr. |
194 |
Gibbons, J. J., Sgt. |
160 |
Gibbs, Fred. F., 1c. |
194 |
Gibson, C. S., Pvt. |
160 |
Gibson, H. L., C. B. M. |
73 |
Gibson, Raymond, Corp. |
160 |
Giffen, R. C., Comdr. |
73 |
Gilbert, L. T., Pvt. |
160 |
Gilder, G. D., Ens. |
194 |
Giles, J. A., F., 1c . |
194 |
Giles, W. J., Comdr. |
73 |
Gill, C. C., Comdr. |
194 |
Gill, J. E., Comdr. |
73 |
Gill, W. A., R. Admr. |
73 |
Gill, W. T., Lt. |
73 |
Gillette, C. S., Lt. Comdr. |
194 |
Gillis, I. V., Comdr. |
73 |
Gilmartin, M. W., Lt. |
194 |
Gillmor, R. E., Lt. |
194 |
Gilmer, W. W., Capt. |
73 |
Gilmore, M. D., Lt. Comdr. |
73 |
Gilpin, C. E., Lt. Comdr. |
194 |
Ginns, M. J., Eng., 1c. |
73 |
Glann, A. E., Lt. |
73 |
Glassford, W. A., Comdr. |
26 |
Gleason, H. M., Capt. |
74 |
Gleaves, Albert, V. Admr. |
26 |
Glendinning, H. P., Lt. |
160 |
Glennon, J. H., R. Admr. |
74 |
Glucksman, Samuel, Pvt. |
160 |
Godbey, A. D., Corp. |
160 |
Goldsborough, M. R., Comdr. |
195 |
Goldsmith, F. O., Lt. |
74 |
Goodwin, Francis, Ens. |
74 |
Goodwin, O. S., Ph. M., 1c. |
74 |
Gordon, John, Bmkr. |
74 |
Gorman, F. J., Lt. |
195 |
Gorman, R. J., Sea. |
74 |
Gorton, A. W., Ens. |
195 |
Goss, N. H., Comdr. |
74 |
Gould, Jay, Lt. |
74 |
Gourlay, George, C.G. |
26 |
Grady, John, Comdr. |
74 |
Grady, R. C., Comdr. |
74 |
Graham, A. T., Capt. |
74 |
Graham, W. J., Lt. |
195 |
Grahan, S. V., Capt. |
126 |
Grantham, J. H., H. A., 1c. |
74 |
Grant, A. W., R. Admr. |
26 |
Grant, John, Sgt. |
160 |
Graves, C. S., Comdr. |
195 |
Grayson, C. T., R. Admr. |
75 |
Greely, J. M., Cox. |
75 |
Green, C. M., Capt. |
195 |
Green, Fitzhugh, Lt. Comdr. |
195 |
Greene, C. L., Lt. |
195 |
Greenslade, J. W., Capt. |
26 |
Greer, W. B., Ph. M., 2c. |
75 |
Gregory, Samuel, Gnr. |
195 |
Greg, S. O., Comdr. |
75 |
Greis, J. J., Bsmth., 1c. |
75 |
Greisham, W. F., Lt. |
75 |
Griffin, F. H., C. W. T. |
75 |
Griffin, R. S., R. Admr. |
26 |
Griffin, V. C., Lt. Comdr. |
195 |
Griffin, W. L., Corp. |
160 |
Grimes, J. O., Sea. |
75 |
Grimland, G. A., Lt. |
75 |
Grimshaw, D. E., Mach., 1c. |
75 |
Griswold, R. A., Ens. |
195 |
Griswold, R. M., Comdr. |
75 |
Groff, John, G. Sgt. |
160 |
Groh, E. P., P. M., 3c. |
26 |
Green, Fitzhugh, Lt. Comdr. |
195 |
Greene, C. L., Lt. |
195 |
Greenslade, J. W., Capt. |
26 |
Greer, W. R., Ph. M., 2c. |
75 |
Gregory, Samuel, Gnr. |
195 |
Greig. S. O., Comdr. |
75 |
Greis, J. J., Bsmth., 1c. |
75 |
Gresham, W. F., Lt. |
75 |
Griswold, R. M., Comdr. |
75 |
Groff, John, G. Sgt. |
160 |
Groh, E. P., P. M., 3c. |
26 |
Gross, J. L., Ens. |
76 |
Grossman, W. P., Ens. |
76 |
Grosvenor, T. P., Lt. |
195 |
Groves, B. H., C. G. M. |
76 |
Grow, E. J., Capt. |
76 |
Grylls, H. M. K., Ens., |
195 |
Gudger, E. C., Comdr. |
76 |
Guillon, Otto. Sgt. |
160 |
Gullickson, O. J., C. B. M. |
76 |
Gumz, L. W., Lt. |
70 |
Gundlach, F. K., Ens. |
76 |
Gunnell, J. H., Lt. Comdr. |
195 |
Gunther, E. L., Lt Comdr. |
76 |
Gustafson, J. A., Lt. |
160 |
Guttormsen, P. A, Lt. Comdr. |
26 |
H |
|
Haake, F. J., Capt. |
195 |
Haas, E. G., Lt. Comdr. |
195 |
Haas, W. S., Lt. Comdr. |
70 |
Haefliger, Fred, Pvt. |
160 |
Haggart, R. S., Lt. Comdr. |
76 |
Hagner, I. T., Comdr. |
105 |
Haines, G. W., Comdr. |
70 |
Haislip, H. S., Lt. Comdr. |
20 |
Hale, D. C., Ens. |
70 |
Hale, R. W., Sea. |
70 |
Hall, I. C., Ens. |
77 |
Hall, R. W., Ens. |
77 |
Hall, W. A, Jr., Ens. |
77 |
Halligan, John, Jr., Capt. |
27 |
Halliwill, B. O., Lt. |
77 |
Halsey, W. F., Jr. Comdr. |
77 |
Halsey, W. F., Capt. |
195 |
Halstead, A. S., R. Admr. |
77 |
Hamblen, E. T., G. M., 2c. |
77 |
Hamilton, G. W., Capt. |
161 |
Hamlet, H. G., Capt. |
196 |
Hamm, H. L., C. B. M. |
77 |
Hammann, C. H., Ens. |
17 |
Hammond, E. T., Lt. |
77 |
Hamner, E. C., Comdr. |
196 |
Hanberry, R. V., C. U. M. |
77 |
Hancock, J. M., Comdr. |
77 |
Hancock, J. T., M. M., 1c. |
196 |
Hancock, Lewis, Lt. Comdr. |
78 |
Haney, John, Pvt. |
161 |
Hannigan, J. J., Comdr. |
78 |
Hanrahan, D. C., Capt. |
27 |
Hansen, Samuel, C. B. M. |
78 |
Hansen, William, Corp. |
161 |
Hanson, E. W., Lt. |
78 |
Hanson, R. W., Corp. |
161 |
Hardaway, C. P., Sea. |
78 |
Hardiman, M. J., Pvt. |
161 |
Harlow, Hamilton, Lt. Comdr. |
78 |
Harmer, J. L., Lt. |
78 |
Harrill, W. K., Lt. |
28 |
Harrington, Fred, C. B. M., 2c. |
78 |
Harris, C. H., Ens. |
78 |
Harris, Fred, C. E. |
196 |
Harris, F. R., R. Admr. |
78 |
Harris, H. F., C. B. M. |
78 |
Harris, I. L., C. L. M. M. |
79 |
Harris, J. H., Lt. |
196 |
Harris, T. D., Lt. Comdr. |
196 |
Harris, W. O., Ens. |
79 |
Harrison, H. H. H., Lt. |
196 |
Harrison, P. H., Capt. |
106 |
Hart. J. S, Lt. |
161 |
Hart, L. D., Ens. |
79 |
Hart, L. N., Lt. |
106 |
Hart, T. C., Capt. |
27 |
Hartenstein, William, Ens. |
79 |
Hartigan, C. C., Comdr. |
196 |
Hartley, Herbert, Lt. Comdr. |
79 |
Hartline, E. E., Lt. |
196 |
Hasbrouck, R. D., Capt. |
79 |
Hasler, T. B., Lt. Comdr. |
196 |
Hasselbarth, Percy, El., 2c. |
196 |
Hellwig, J. F., Capt. |
80 |
Hutch, J. F., Comdr. |
196 |
Hatch, W. G. B., Lt. Comdr. |
79 |
Hatten, E. R., Ens. |
79 |
Haviland, W. B., Lt. |
79 |
Haw, C. H., Ens. |
79 |
Hawkins, A. W., Lt. |
196 |
Hawkins, R. H., Lt. |
196 |
Haws, E. H., Pvt. |
161 |
Hayden, D. E. , H. A., 1c. |
17 |
Hayden, J. R., Lt. |
196 |
Hazard, Erskine, Ens. |
79 |
H award, N. K., Sea. |
79 |
Headley, A. C., Ens. |
79 |
Hearon, J. G., Kpr. |
80 |
Heartt, P. T., Ens. |
80 |
Heath, W. A., Bsmth. |
80 |
Heckman, J. H., Lt. |
161 |
Heil, E. J., C. B. M. |
80 |
Hein, H. R., Lt. Comdr. |
80 |
Heller, J. C., G. M., 2c. |
80 |
Helling, J. F., Capt. |
80 |
Helm, J. M., R. Admr. |
80 |
Hemingway, H. G., Lt., |
196 |
Henning, G. W., Sea., |
197 |
Henry, S. M., Capt. |
197 |
Henry, W. B., Lt. Comdr. |
197 |
Henderson, A. J., Capt. |
80 |
Henderson, E. L. Ph M, 3c. |
80 |
Henderson, Robert, Comdr. |
80 |
Hennessey, W. J., Cox. |
80 |
Henry, W. O., Lt. Comdr. |
80 |
Hepburn, A. J., Capt. |
27 |
Herbster, V. D., Comdr. |
81 |
Herman, B. W., H. A., 1c. |
81 |
Hermle, L. D., Lt. |
34 |
Hersey, M. L., Lt. Comdr. |
81 |
Hewitt, O. U., Corp. |
161 |
Hewitt, H. K., Lt. Comdr. |
81 |
Hewlett, G. W., Lt. Comdr. |
197 |
Hickey, A. S., Comdr. |
197 |
Hicks, D. M., Ens. |
81 |
Higbee, L. S., Nurse |
81 |
Higgins, Michael, Lt. |
81 |
Higginson, W. P., Sgt. |
161 |
Hileman, J. T., Comdr. |
197 |
Hill, F. W., Corp. |
101 |
Hill, J. R., Comdr. |
197 |
Hiller, W. S., Corp. |
162 |
Hilton, J. C., Comdr. |
81 |
Himmelblau, David, Lt. |
197 |
Hinckley, R. M., Lt. Comdr. |
81 |
Hinds, A. W., Capt. |
81 |
Hines, F. T., Brig. Gen. |
37 |
Hines, H. K., Capt. |
82 |
Hines, J. F., Capt. |
82 |
Hines, J. W., Ens., |
197 |
Hinkamp, C. N., Comdr. |
82 |
Hinton, Walter, Lt. |
82 |
Hirshorn, M. S., Lt. |
197 |
Hirst, S. C., Pvt. |
162 |
Hoadley, W. T., Maj. |
220 |
Hodapp, J. D. P., Lt. Comdr. |
82 |
Hodge, James, C. W. T. |
82 |
Hodges, A. F., Fire, 1c. |
82 |
Hodges, C. E., Ens. |
82 |
Hodges, C. S., Ens. |
27 |
Hodges, K. B., Ens. |
197 |
Hodgman, W. A., Lt. Comdr. |
82 |
Hodson, Merritt, Lt. Comdr. |
197 |
Hoffman, Charles, G. Sgt. |
19 |
Hoffman, George, Q. M., 2c. |
82 |
Hoffman, F. W., Comdr. |
197 |
Hoffman, L. L., Pvt. |
162 |
Hogg, F. T., Lt. |
82 |
Hogg, W. S., Lt. Comdr. |
197 |
Holcomb, R. C., Comdr. |
82 |
Holcomb, Thomas, Lt. Col. |
162 |
Holden, Marvin, P. & F. |
197 |
Holland, John, C. B. M. |
82 |
Holliday, S. E., Lt. Comdr. |
197 |
Holliday, T. C., Q. M., 1c. |
S3 |
Hollyday, J. E., Ens. |
S3 |
Homer, W. D., Lt. |
197 |
Homiak, Stief, C. B. M. |
83 |
Hoogewerff, Heister, Lt. Comdr. |
197 |
Hoogewerff, J. A., R. Admr. |
83 |
Hook, F. R., Lt. |
83 |
Hooper, R., F., Ens. |
197 |
Hooper, S. C., Comdr. |
83 |
Hoover, E. E., Sea. |
83 |
Hoover, G. H., Comdr. |
83 |
Hope, E. G., Lt. |
162 |
Hopkins, C. K., Ens. |
197 |
Hopta, J. L., Corp. |
162 |
Hornberger, J. R., Comdr. |
198 |
Horne, F. J., Comdr. |
83 |
Horton, A. V., Q. M. |
83 |
Horton, F. E., Lt. Comdr. |
198 |
Horton, W. B., Btwn. |
198 |
Houchins, L. C., Corp. |
162 |
Housey, F. A., C. Y. |
198 |
Howard, D. L., Comdr. |
83 |
Howard, J. H. P., Ens. |
84 |
Howard, W. L., R. Admr. |
84 |
Howe, A. G., Capt. |
84 |
Howe, A. W., Ens. |
84 |
Howell, C. F., Capt. |
84 |
Howie, E. D., Ens. |
84 |
Hoyt, H. W., Lt. |
84 |
Hoyt, L. W., Maj. |
220 |
Hubbell, L. B., Ens. |
84 |
Hudson, B. F., C. M. M. |
84 |
Huey, S. L., E., 1c. |
84 |
Huffman, L. D., Lt. |
84 |
Huffstater, L. D., Pvt. |
162 |
Hufstedler, E. C., Pvt. |
162 |
Huggard, R. M., Lt. |
198 |
Hughes, C. F., R. Admr. |
27 |
Hughes, G. D., Corp. |
162 |
Hughes, J. A., Lt. Col. |
162 |
Hulbert, H. L., Maj. Gen. |
162 |
Hulings, Garnet, Lt. Comdr. |
84 |
Hull, R. E., Ph. M., 2c. |
84 |
Humphreys, A. E., Lt. |
16 |
Hunsaker, J. C., Comdr. |
85 |
Hunt., F. C., F., 1c. |
85 |
Hunt, L. P., Capt. |
163 |
Hunt, W. M., Capt. |
85 |
Hunter, D. A., Sgt. |
163 |
Hunter, D. T., Lt. Comdr. |
198 |
Hupp, J. B., Lt. |
85 |
Hurd, T. J., Lt. |
198 |
Hurley, P. T., Pvt. |
163 |
Hurrell, W. A., C. B. M. |
|
Hurst, Lewis, Cox. |
198 |
Hussey, C. L., Capt. |
85 |
Husted, C. S., Pvt. |
163 |
Huston, M. E., G. M., 1c. |
85 |
Hustvedt, O. M., Lt. Comdr. |
198 |
Hutcheson, Grote, Maj. Gen. |
37 |
Hutchins, C. T., Comdr. |
85 |
Hutchison, B. F., Capt. |
85 |
Hutson, J. J., Lt. |
85 |
Huxford, H. N., Lt. |
198 |
Hyatt, C. R., Comdr. |
198 |
I |
|
Ihrig, R. M., Ens. |
85 |
Ingalls, D. S., Lt. |
27 |
Ingalls, J. J., Corp. |
163 |
Ingersoll, R. E., Comdr. |
86 |
Ingersoll, R. R., R. Admr. |
198 |
Ingraham, C. N., Lt. Comdr. |
198 |
Ingram, J. H., Lt. Comdr. |
86 |
Ingram, O. K. G., M., 1c. |
17 |
Inman, L. W., Sgt. |
163 |
Ireland, R. L., Lt. |
198 |
Irwin, N. E., Capt. |
86 |
Isaacs, E. V., Pvt. |
17 |
Isbester, G. C., Lt. Comdr. |
198 |
Israel, Frederick, Lt. |
163 |
Iverson, Louis, Lt. |
86 |
Ives, G. A., Ens. |
86 |
Ives, P. F., Lt. |
198 |
J |
|
Jack, Raymond, Capt. |
86 |
Jackson, J. P., Comdr. |
86 |
Jackson, U. P., Capt. |
27 |
Jackson, R. H., Capt. |
86 |
Jacobs, W. F., Comdr. |
27 |
Jacobs, W. V. E., Capt. |
86 |
Jacoby, Maclear, Ens. |
27 |
Jaeger, F. H., Lt. |
198 |
James, A. L., C. M. M. |
86 |
James, C. M., Lt. Comdr. |
86 |
James, Jules, Lt. Comdr. |
199 |
Jarvis, H. W., C. Ph. M. |
86 |
Jayne, J. L., R. Admr. |
86 |
Jennings, B. B., Ens. |
86 |
Jennison. C. S., Ph. M., 2c. |
86 |
Jersey, C. C., Lt. Comdr. |
199 |
Jessen, F. A., Ens. |
86 |
Jessop, E. B., Capt. |
28 |
Jett, G. H., Lt. |
199 |
Jewett, T. Capt. |
199 |
Johansen, E. L., Ens. |
87 |
Johnson, Albert, Lt. |
87 |
Johnson, A. W., Capt. |
2S |
Johnson, C. R., Lt. |
199 |
Johnson, G. A., Lt. |
163 |
Johnson, H. E., Ens. |
199 |
Johnson, Irvin, C. B. M. |
87 |
Johnson, I. C., Comdr. |
87 |
Johnson, John, Lt. Comdr. |
199 |
Johnson, J. S., Ph. M., 3c. |
87 |
Johnson, L. P., Lt. Comdr. |
87 |
Johnson, M. F., Lt. |
199 |
Johnson, N. A., Lt. |
87 |
Johnson, T. L., Capt. |
28 |
Johnston, H. R. O., Lt. Comdr. |
28 |
Johnston, Marbury, R. Admr. |
87 |
Johnston, R. A., Ens. |
87 |
Johnston, Rufus, Capt. |
87 |
Johnston, S. M., Lt. |
163 |
Johnstone, A. S., Lt. Comdr. |
199 |
Johnstone, Roger, Yeo., 2c. |
87 |
Jones, C. E., Fire, 1c. |
87 |
Jones, C. A., H. A., 1c. |
88 |
Jones, H. A., Lt. |
163 |
Jones, H. H., Sea., 2c. |
88 |
Jones, H. W., Comdr. |
199 |
Jones, H. P., R. Admr. |
28 |
Jones, J. R., M M., 1c. |
88 |
Jones, V. W., Ens. |
88 |
Jordan, Jack, Corp. |
163 |
Jordan, Leland, Lt. Comdr. |
88 |
Jordan, R. O., Pvt. |
163 |
Judd, D. E., Ens. |
88 |
Judson, V. R., Lt. |
199 |
Junkin, G. B., Lt. Comdr. |
88 |
Jurgensen, F. T., Lt. |
88 |
Justesen, W. A., Pvt. |
164 |
K |
|
Kaga, Raymond, Ph. M., 1c. |
88 |
Kalbfus, E. C., Capt. |
88 |
Kalk, S. F, Lt. |
28 |
Kane, T. W., Sgt. |
164 |
Kane, W. A., C. M. A. A. |
88 |
Karker, M. H., Comdr. |
199 |
Karleson, F. E., Ens. |
89 |
Kasper, L. J., Sea. |
89 |
Kauffman, J. L., Lt. Comdr. |
89 |
Kaulsky, Frank, Pvt. |
104 |
Kautz, Austin, Capt. |
189 |
Kearney, T. A., Capt. |
89 |
Keech, F. B., Col. |
222 |
Keen, E. V., Comdr. |
28 |
Keiser, C. E., Ens. |
89 |
Keiser, C. W., Sea. |
KM |
Keisker, H., E., Lt. Comdr. |
89 |
Keith, Gerald, Ens. |
199 |
Kelcher, T. J., Lt. Comdr. |
89 |
Keller. Theodore. Sgt. |
164 |
Kelley. A. J. Ens. |
89 |
Kellogg, E. S., Capt. |
89 |
Kelly, C. M., Lt. |
199 |
Kelly, F. J., Lt. |
164 |
Kelly, G. F., B. M., 1c. |
199 |
Kelly, J. A., C. G. M. |
89 |
Kelly, J. J., Pvt. |
19 |
Kelly, J. J, Sea., 2c. |
89 |
Kelly, L. J., Ch. El. |
90 |
Kelly, P. J., Lt. |
90 |
Kelly, W. J., C. B. M. |
199 |
Kempff, C. S., Capt. |
90 |
Kennedy, C. W., E., 1c. |
90 |
Kennedy, J. M., |
181 |
Kennedy, R. M., R. Admr. |
90 |
Kennedy, S. C., Ens. |
199 |
Kennedy, Thomas, Lt. |
90 |
Kennedy, W. R., Lt. Comdr. |
90 |
Kent, S. S., Ens., |
90 |
Kenyon, G. W., Comdr. |
90 |
Keppler, C. H. J., Comdr. |
200 |
Keranen, Emil A., B. M., 2c. |
90 |
Kerr, R. E., Lt. Comdr. |
200 |
Kerrick, C. S., Comdr. |
90 |
Kerrigan, P. J., C. G. M. |
90 |
Kersten, C. E., C. B. M. |
91 |
Kesler, C. I., C. M. M. |
91 |
Kessler, W. C., C. B. M. |
91 |
Key, A. L., Commodore |
200 |
Keyes, F. G., Lt. |
91 |
Keyes, K. B., Ens. |
91 |
Keyes, R. S., Comdr. |
200 |
Keyser, R. S., Maj. |
164 |
Kidder, H. P., Lt. |
164 |
Kiely, Ralph, Lt. |
200 |
Kilgore, W. J., Ph. M., 1c. |
91 |
Kilmer, O. P., Lt. |
91 |
Kimball, L. F., Comdr. |
91 |
King, A. L., Lt. |
91 |
King, E. J., Capt. |
91 |
King, F. R., Comdr. |
20 |
King, J. C., Ch. T. C. |
98 |
King, O. D., Lt. |
91 |
King, S. W., Lt. Comdr. |
201 |
King, W. A., B. M., 2c. |
91 |
King, W. E., Sea. |
200 |
Kingsburg, C. O., H. A., 1c. |
200 |
Kinkle, C. A., Ph. M., 3c. |
91 |
Kipp, W. P., Ens. |
92 |
Kirkman, V. L, Lt. Comdr. |
92 |
Kittelle, S. E. W., Capt. |
92 |
Kittinger, T. A., Comdr. |
92 |
Kittredge, T. B., Lt. |
200 |
Klaus, E. J., El., 1c. |
200 |
Klein, A. F. C., Ph. M. |
92 |
Klein, J. H., Comdr. |
92 |
Klemann, J. V., Capt. |
92 |
Kline, G. W., Capt. |
92 |
Knauss, H. E., Lt. Comdr. |
200 |
Kness, K. F., Pvt. |
164 |
Knight, A. M., R. Admr. |
2S |
Knight, J. T., Col. |
222 |
Knight, W. R., Lt. |
200 |
Knott, George, Lt. |
92 |
Knowles, G. W., C. Q. M. |
02 |
Knox, D. W., Capt. |
92 |
Knox, F. M., Lt. Comdr. |
92 |
Knudsen, John, C. M. M. |
200 |
Koch, R. A., Comdr. |
200 |
Kocak, Matej, Sgt. |
19 |
Koehler, Hugo, Lt. Comdr. |
02 |
Koester, O. W., Capt. |
92 |
Korman, F. A., Pvt. |
164 |
Kramer, F. J., B. M., 2c. |
200 |
Kreitenstein, C. M., Ens. |
200 |
Kruezman, W. A., Pvt. |
164 |
Kukoski, John, Pvt. |
165 |
Kurts, T. R., Capt. |
93 |
Kyrklund, K. V., Btswn. |
28 |
L |
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Labelle, G. F. J., Lt. |
93 |
Lackey, F. R., Lt. Comdr. |
200 |
Lackey, H. E., Capt. |
93 |
LaFrenz, W. F., Comdr. |
201 |
Laird, H. C., Lt. Comdr. |
201 |
Lake, F. V., Lt. Comdr. |
201 |
Lake, G. E., Lt. Comdr. |
93 |
Lally, W. F., Ens. |
93 |
Lamar, H. D., Comdr. |
201 |
Lambert, J. J., W. T. |
201 |
Lamberton, R. F., Cox. |
93 |
Lammers, H. M., Lt. Comdr. |
201 |
Land, E. S., Comdr. |
93 |
Landenberger, G. B., Capt. |
93 |
Lando, Ellis, Comdr. |
28 |
Lane, G. H., Lt. |
93 |
Lang, E. K., Lt. Comdr. |
93 |
Lane, H. V., Pvt. |
165 |
Lane, R. H., Col. |
220 |
Langner, F. W., C. B. M. |
93 |
Langseth, T. F., Btswn. |
201 |
Lanning, Harris, Capt. |
93 |
Lannon, J. P., Comdr. |
94 |
Larimer, E. R., Capt. |
94 |
LaRoche, F. A., Lt. Comdr. |
94 |
Larsen, H. L., Maj. |
165 |
Laskowsky, Felix, Q. M., 2c. |
201 |
Lassing, W. H., Comdr. |
94 |
Latimer, J. L., Capt. |
94 |
Lauchheimer, C. H., Brig. Gen. |
34 |
Laughlin, G. McC., Lt. |
165 |
Lavender, R. A., Lt. Comdr. |
94 |
Law, G. B., Ph. M., 1c. |
94 |
Lawler, R. J., Lt. |
94 |
Lawrence, A. N., Lt. |
94 |
Lawrence, C. A., Q. M., 3c. |
201 |
Laws, G. W., Capt. |
94 |
Lawson, J. H., Lt. |
201 |
Lawton, Sanford, Ens. |
94 |
Lav, H. R., Lt. Col. |
165 |
Layton, L. K., H. A., 1c. |
94 |
Leahy, L. R., Comdr. |
94 |
Leahy, W. D., Capt. |
95 |
Learned, H. G., Ens. |
201 |
Leary, C. F., Lt. |
95 |
LeBas, H. E., Ph. M., 1c., |
95 |
LeBlanc, T. J., Ens. |
201 |
LeBreton, D. McD., Comdr. |
15 |
LeClair, H P, Lt. Comdr. |
201 |
LeCoute, R. G., Lt. Comdr. |
95 |
Lee, Benjamin, Ens. |
95 |
Lee, Harry, Col. |
34 |
Lee, L. H., Lt. |
95 |
Lee, O. H., Sea., 2c. |
95 |
Lee, W. F., M. M., 2c. |
95 |
Lee, W. H., Comdr. |
95 |
Lee, W. H., Corp. |
165 |
Leeb, H. L., Lt. |
201 |
Leeck, W. A., Sea. |
95 |
LeGendre, J. H., Lt. |
165 |
Lehan, R. A., Ens. |
96 |
Leigh, R. H., Capt. |
29 |
Leiper, E. F., Comdr. |
201 |
Leitner, Aloysius, Pvt. |
165 |
Lejeune, J. A., Maj. Gen. |
34 |
Lemly, W. B., Col. |
221 |
Leonhard, Henry, Maj. |
221 |
Leonhardt, Elizabeth, Nurse. |
201 |
Leonhardt, E. F., G. M., 1c. |
96 |
Leovy, G. J., Lt. |
95 |
Leutritz, G. A., Lt. |
96 |
Leutze, T. W., Capt. |
201 |
Lewis, H. F., B. M., 1c. |
202 |
Lewis, S. J., Ph. M., 2c. |
90 |
96 |
|
Leys, J. F., Capt. |
202 |
Libbey, M. A., Comdr. |
202 |
Libby, C. J., Blmkr. |
96 |
Lienhard, Jacob, Lt. |
165 |
Lieser, John, Sea., 2c. |
202 |
Lincoln, G. S., Capt. |
96 |
Lind, W. L., Lt. Comdr. |
96 |
Lindberg, J. C., Lt. |
96 |
Lindgren, E. E., Lt. |
165 |
Lindholm, William, Cox. |
96 |
Lindquist, J. B., Ens. |
202 |
Lindsay, L. E., Lt. Comdr. |
202 |
Lindsey, C. S., Pvt. |
165 |
Linhard, L. J., Ens. |
202 |
Linn, W. S., Ens. |
96 |
Linnard, J. H., Capt. |
202 |
Litchfield, J. R., Ph. M., 3c. |
97 |
Little, C. G., Lt. |
97 |
Little, L. M., Lt. |
97 |
Little, L. M., Lt. Col. |
221 |
Littlefield, C. W., Capt. |
202 |
Littlefield, W. L., Capt. |
97 |
Litton, G. R., Cptr. |
97 |
Lloyd, E. B., M. M., 1c. |
202 |
Locke, K. W., Corp. |
165 |
Locy, F. E., Lt. |
202 |
Loftin, E. H., Lt. Comdr. |
202 |
Loftin, Frank, Lt. Comdr. |
29 |
Logan, G. C., Comdr. |
97 |
Logan, J. J., MM., 1c. |
97 |
Logan, M. B., C. Q. M. |
97 |
Lohmann, C. A., Lt., |
202 |
Lohrke, J. L., Lt. |
97 |
Long, A. T., R. Admr. |
20 |
Long, B. A., Capt. |
29 |
Long, C. G., Brig. Gen. |
166 |
Longon, R. E., Maj. |
181 |
Longstreth, Charles, Lt. Comdr. |
202 |
Loomis, C. V., Corp. |
166 |
Loomis, D. D., B. M., 2c. |
97 |
Loomis, R. L., Ens. |
98 |
Lotspiech, O. V., Pvt. |
166 |
Lovett, R. A., Lt. |
98 |
Lowe, W. O., Lt. |
166 |
Lowell, R. T. S., Comdr. |
202 |
Luby, J. M., Capt. |
98 |
Lucas, F. P., M. M., 1c. |
202 |
Ludlow, G. H., Ens. |
98 |
Lufkin, H. N., Ph. M., 3c. |
OR |
Lukins, F. T., Sgt. |
166 |
Luloff, Zalme, Pvt. |
166 |
Lung, G. A., Capt. |
202 |
Lupton, R. W., Ens. |
98 |
Luther, H. B., Lt. |
203 |
Lutomski, S. F., C. G. M. |
98 |
Lyders, E. C., W. S., Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
Lyle, A. G, Sgt. |
18 |
Lynch, E. T., B. M., 2c. |
203 |
Lynch, F. R. V., Lt. |
98 |
Lynch, J. M., Ens. |
203 |
Lynch, Roscoe, Eng., 2c. |
98 |
Lyng, A. K., G. Sgt. |
166 |
Lyons, C. J., C. B. M. |
98 |
Lyons, David, Comdr. |
98 |
Lyons, Frank, Capt. |
98 |
Lyons, Frank, Cox. |
203 |
Lyster, W. G., Pvt. |
166 |
Lytle, R. S., Capt. |
35 |
M |
|
Maas, C. O., Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
MacArthur, Arthur, Capt. |
98 |
MacCormack, E. C., Ens. |
98 |
MacDougal, W. D., Capt. |
99 |
MacFarlane, F. H. C., C. M. M. |
99 |
Mack, C. H., Lt. Comdr. |
on |
MacKenzie, John, C. B. M. |
99 |
MacLeisch, Kenneth, Lt. |
99 |
Mackie, E. E., Pvt. |
166 |
Macklin, C. F., Comdr. |
202 |
Maclewski, R. P. P, Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
MacMeans, H. V., Ens. |
203 |
MacNair, J. D., Lt. |
99 |
Maddox, C. H., Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
Maddox, C. H., Lt. Comdr. |
18 |
Madison, J. J., Lt Comdr. |
18 |
Madison, Z. H, Capt. |
99 |
Madsen. E. T., Sgt. |
166 |
Maennale, F. W., Lt. |
99 |
Magruder, C. W., Lt. Comdr. |
99 |
Magruder, T. P., Capt. |
29 |
99 |
|
Malon J. V., Sea., 2c. |
29 |
Mallory, C. K., Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
Malone, M. J., Cox. |
99 |
Mangold, M. ft., Ph. M., 1c. |
100 |
Manley, G. C., Ph. M., 2c. |
199 |
Manley, R. S., Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
Munly, M. E., Comdr. |
100 |
Mann, J. R., Lt. Comdr. |
100 |
Munn, W. L., Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
Mann, W. L, Lt. Comdr. |
203 |
Manning, J. E., Ph. M., 3c. |
100 |
Mannix, D. P., Capt. |
29 |
Marcio, Joseph, S. C., 1c. |
100 |
Marcus, Arnold, Lt. |
100 |
Markley, George, Sgt. |
166 |
Marks, J. H, Ph. M., 2c. |
100 |
Marlowe, F. M., Sgt. |
166 |
Marmon, J. A., Col. |
222 |
Marquart, E. J., Comdr. |
203 |
Marray, Denis, Cox. |
100 |
Marsh, G. C., Capt. |
203 |
Marshall, A. W., Capt. |
29 |
Marshall, R. W., Lt. |
167 |
Martin, C. C., Sea. |
100 |
Martin, C. F., C. Q. M. |
100 |
Martin, H, E., H. A., 1c. |
101 |
Martin, J. A., Lt., |
203 |
Martin, Ralph, Lt. |
101 |
Martin, W. A., Lt. |
101 |
Marvell, G. R., Capt. |
101 |
Marville, P. L., G. M., 2c. |
101 |
Mason, C. P., Lt. Comdr. |
204 |
Mason, J. A., Lt. |
204 |
Mason, M. C., E., 2c. |
101 |
Mason, N. E., R. Admr. |
204 |
Mastick, S. C, Lt. Comdr. |
204 |
Mathews, S. J., Sea. |
101 |
Mathis, F. M., Sea., 2c. |
101 |
Mathias, Jean, Pvt. |
167 |
Matthews, Hugh, Lt. Col. |
167 |
Mattingly, Claude, Ph. M., 1c. |
204 |
Mauk, B. J., C. M. M. |
101 |
Maury, S. P, Lt. Comdr. |
101 |
Maxfield, L. H., Comdr. |
102 |
Maxwell, D. M., Ph. M., 2c. |
102 |
Maxwell, T. A., Ens. |
102 |
May, C. M., C. B. M. |
102 |
Mayer, Brautz, Lt. Comdr. |
204 |
Mayer. F. J., Lt. |
102 |
Mayes, F. T., Lt. |
102 |
Mayo, C. G., Comdr. |
204 |
Mayo, C. B., Comdr. |
204 |
Mayo, H. T., Admr. |
29 |
McArthur, R. E., C. M. M. |
102 |
McAvey, T. L., Lt. |
204 |
McBride, L. B., Comdr. |
102 |
McCabe, G. C., C. B. M. |
102 |
McCabe, H. E., Sea. |
102 |
McCabe, R. A., Lt. Col. |
181 |
McCandlish, B. V., Lt. Comdr. |
102 |
McCandless, Byron, Comdr. |
102 |
McCann, J. E., C. W. T. |
103 |
McCann. R. H. Lt. |
29 |
McCanna. E. M., F, 1c. |
103 |
McCargo, W. T., Ens. |
103 |
McCauley, Edward. Capt. |
103 |
McCauley, G. S., B. M., 2c. |
103 |
McCausland, E. N., C. B. M. |
103 |
McCawley, C. L., Brig. Gen. |
35 |
McClaran, J. W., Lt. Comdr. |
103 |
McClellan, E. N., Maj. |
221 |
McCloy, John, Lt. |
103 |
McCluen, E. J., Lt. |
103 |
McClung, E. R., Lt. Comdr. |
204 |
McClure, H. A., Lt. Comdr. |
103 |
McComb, M. B., Lt. Comdr. |
29 |
McCormack, A. A., Lt. |
103 |
McCormack, H. W., Comdr. |
204 |
McCormick. A. M. D., R. Admr. |
204 |
McCormick, E. H., Lt. |
204 |
McCormick, J. B., Capt. |
221 |
McCown, H. Y., Lt. |
103 |
McCoy, C. T., Pvt. |
167 |
McCoy, J. C., Capt. |
167 |
McCrary, F. R., Comdr. |
103 |
McCready, G. H., Ens. |
103 |
McCrisaken, J. B., P. M., 3c. |
29 |
McCulloch, D. H., Lt. |
103 |
McCullough, F. E., Capt. |
104 |
McCulough, Robert, Ens. |
104 |
McCullough, R. D., Comdr. |
30 |
McCullough, T. L., Sgt. |
167 |
McCully, N. A., R. Admr. |
30 |
McDaniels, L. J., Ph. M., 2c. |
204 |
McDonald, F. J., G. M., 3c. |
104 |
McDonald, J. D., R. Admr. |
104 |
McDonald, M. C., Capt. |
204 |
McDonnell, E. O., Lt. Comdr. |
104 |
McDowell, C. S., Comdr. |
104 |
McDowell, Willis, Capt. |
204 |
McElroy, G. W., R. Admr. |
104 |
McEntee, William, Comdr. |
204 |
McGee, H. E., H. A., 1c. |
205 |
McGill, J. F., Col. |
221 |
McGlasson, A. A., Lt. Comdr. |
104 |
McGowan, Samuel, R. Admr. |
30 |
McGrann, W. H., Comdr. |
205 |
McGraw, J. K., Sgt., |
167 |
McGuinness, F. J., Bmkr. |
205 |
McGuire, L. W., Lt. Comdr. |
104 |
McGunigal, Patrick, S.F., 1c. |
104 |
McHenry, John, Lt. |
167 |
McHugh, G. E., Lt. |
101 |
MeIlvain, W. M., Maj. |
167 |
McIlwaine, A. G. Lt. |
104 |
McIntyre, William, Pvt. |
167 |
McKay, G. A., Comdr. |
203 |
McKean, J. R., Lt. |
104 |
McKean, J. S., R. Admr. |
50 |
McKee, H. A, Ens. |
104 |
McKenney, L. M., Ph. M., 2c. |
10-4 |
McKinley, Andrew, Sea. |
105 |
McKinney, D. J., Sgt. |
16S |
McKinnon, T. N., Ens. |
105 |
McKittrick, H. V., Comdr. |
105 |
McLea, W. D., C. M. M. |
105 |
McLean, Ridley, Capt. |
105 |
McLemore, A. S., Col. |
221 |
McLendon, P. A., Lt. |
105 |
McLeod, H. L., Pvt. |
168 |
McManies, G. H., Brig. Gen. |
181 |
McMurrain, S. B., Ens. |
205 |
McNair, F. V., Comdr. |
105 |
McNair, L. N., Comdr. |
105 |
McNamara, J. F., Ens. |
105 |
McNamee, Luke, Capt. |
105 |
McNeely, R. W. Capt. |
105 |
McNulty, John, Sgt. |
168 |
McPherson, K. A., Ens. |
105 |
McPherson, W. G., Sea. |
205 |
McVay, C. B., Capt., |
30 |
McWhorter, E. D., Comdr. |
105 |
Medkirk, F. T., Ph. M, 1c. |
100 |
Meier, Edward, W. T. |
106 |
Me1cher, E. J., Corp. |
168 |
Melton, J. R., Cox. |
205 |
Mentch, W. A., C. G. M. |
106 |
Menu, G. F, Lt. |
106 |
Merriam, J. H., Capt. |
205 |
Merrill, R. T, Lt. Comdr. |
106 |
Messier, H. J., Btsn. |
100 |
Messinger, E. J., Pvt. |
168 |
Metcalf, M. K., Comdr. |
100 |
Metz, E. C., Lt. Comdr. |
205 |
Metz, G. H., Btsn. |
205 |
Metz, E. C., Lt. Comdr. |
205 |
Meyer, Albert, Pvt. |
168 |
Meyer, Frederick, Lt. |
106 |
Meyer, R. D., Ens. |
106 |
Moyers, G. J., Comdr. |
106 |
Michael, H. H., Comdr. |
106 |
Michael, W. H., Lt. |
106 |
Miles, T. H., Lt. |
168 |
Miller, A. L., Sea. |
inn |
Miller, C. F., H. A., 1c. |
107 |
Miller, C. J., Maj. |
221 |
Miller, C. R., Capt. |
107 |
Miller, H. O. L., Sea. |
107 |
Miller, H. S. Pvt. |
168 |
Miller, T. A. O., Pvt. |
168 |
Miller, W. S., Comdr. |
107 |
Milligan, C. H., G. M., 2c. |
205 |
Millikan, G. E. Lt. |
205 |
Mills, B. H., Pvt. |
168 |
Mills, Schuyler, Lt. Comdr. |
107 |
Mimms, Sam, Sea. |
107 |
Mincey, G. A., Corp. |
168 |
Minuis, J. A., Capt. |
168 |
Mitcheson, J. M., Lt. Comdr. |
205 |
Mitchell, J. B., Col. |
181 |
Mitchell, W. G., Capt. |
107 |
Mitscher, M. A., Lt. Comdr. |
107 |
Mock, B. J., C. M. M. |
107 |
Moffat, A. W., Lt. |
107 |
Moffett, W. A., Capt. |
30 |
Moffitt, W. J., M. M., 1c. |
107 |
Moll, J. J., Ph. M., 2c. |
107 |
Molloy, T. M., Lt. |
107 |
Montau, B. W., Corp. |
168 |
Montague, R. L., Lt. |
169 |
Moody, R. C., Capt. |
108 |
Moore, Ben McC., C. G. M. |
205 |
Moore, C. C., C. G. M. |
108 |
Moore, C. J., Lt. Comdr. |
108 |
Moore, L. R., Btsn. |
108 |
Moore, W. B., Lt. |
169 |
Moorhead, J. R., G. M., 3c. |
108 |
Moran, P. J., Pvt. |
169 |
Moreland, O. E., Corp. |
169 |
Morgan, C. B., Capt. |
30 |
Morgan, D. P., Lt. |
108 |
Moring, T. S., Lt. |
108 |
Moro, C. L., C. B. M. |
108 |
Momi, C. M., El., 2c. |
108 |
Morris, Charles, Comdr. |
205 |
Morris, L. M., Lt. |
206 |
Morris, P. E., B. M., 2c. |
108 |
Morris, Robert, Capt. |
108 |
Morse, E. H, Capt. |
169 |
Morse, G. P., Ens,. |
109 |
Morse, J. P., Lt. |
109 |
Morton, J. P., Capt. |
109 |
Morton, R. Q., Ph. M., 3c. |
206 |
Moseley, Gaines, Capt. |
169 |
Moseley, G. C, Ens. |
109 |
Moss, L. D., Lt. |
206 |
Moses, Radford, Lt. Comdr. |
109 |
Mudge, R. C., Lt. |
206 |
Mueller, L. C., Lt. |
109 |
Mueller, Robert, Lt. |
109 |
Muir. J. M., Lt. Comdr. |
206 |
Mu1cahy, F. P., Capt. |
35 |
Muller, Ekard, Ph. M., 2c. |
109 |
Muller, F. L., Lt. |
109 |
Muller, Frederick, Lt. |
109 |
Mulligan, A. I., Sea., 2c. |
109 |
Multanen, E. H., El., 3c. |
109 |
Multer, W. L., Pvt. |
169 |
Mundy, J. H., Ens. |
109 |
Munn, C. A., Lt. |
200 |
Munns, J. J., Ens. |
206 |
Munter, W. H., Capt. |
109 |
Murdock, J. P., Comdr. |
110 |
Murfin, O. G., Capt. |
80 |
Murphy, D. B., Ens. |
206 |
Murphy, Jermiah, W. T. |
206 |
Murphy, J. F., Comdr. |
206 |
Murphy, J. A., Capt. |
110 |
Murphy, J. V., Ph. M., 1c. |
110 |
Murphy, Lillian, Nurse. |
110 |
Murphy, O. J., C. G. M. |
206 |
Murphy, T. H., Ens. |
206 |
Murphy, W. J., C. E. |
110 |
Murray, C. D., Lt. |
110 |
Murray, C. I., Lt. |
169 |
Murray, C. D., Lt. |
110 |
Murray, Charles P., E., 1c. |
110 |
Music, W. F., K., 2c. |
110 |
Myers, D. E., Pvt. |
169 |
Myers, Fayette, Lt. |
206 |
Myers, J. R., C. W. T. |
110 |
Myers, J. T., Brig. Gen. |
221 |
N |
|
Naegle, H. M., Pvt. |
169 |
Nagazyna, J. J., G. Sgt. |
169 |
Nosh, M. P., Lt. Comdr. |
110 |
Neal, A. A., M. M., 1c. |
110 |
Neal, G. F., Comdr. |
110 |
Neargardt, H. A. L., C. W. T. |
110 |
Neilson, R. P. K., Lt. |
206 |
Nelms, Frank. |
35 |
Nelson, C. P., Capt. |
30 |
Nelson, D. W., Lt. |
111 |
Nelson, F. H., Btsn. |
111 |
Nelson, R. L., Capt., |
170 |
Neville, W. C., Brig. Gen. |
135 |
Nevins, J. J., G. M., 2c. |
111 |
Newberry, C. S., Cox. |
111 |
Nowell, E. C., C. G. M. |
206 |
Newhall, Thomas, Lt. Comdr. |
111 |
Newton, J. H., Comdr. |
111 |
Newton, J. T., Commodore |
206 |
Niblack, A. P., R. Admr. |
30 |
Nichols, D. A., Lt. |
30 |
Nichols, H. A., Ph. M., 2c. |
207 |
Nichols, N. E., Comdr. |
111 |
Nickinson, E. P., Lt. Comdr. |
207 |
Nielson, C. M., C. G. M. |
111 |
Nimitz, C. W., Comdr. |
211 |
Nisbett, J. A., Ens. |
107 |
Niver, E. B., Comdr. |
207 |
Noble, A. H., Lt. |
107 |
Noble, F. M., H. A. A. |
111 |
Nordquist, E. E., C. G. M. |
111 |
Norman, H. C., Lt. |
170 |
Norstrand, C. J., Sgt. Maj. |
170 |
Norton, A. L., Comdr. |
207 |
Norton, D. C., Ph., 2c. |
207 |
Neves, Leigh, Comdr. |
111 |
Nulton, L. M., Capt. |
112 |
Nuttall, J. R., Cox. |
112 |
Nutting, L. H., Pvt. |
170 |
O |
|
Oates, E. T., Lt. Comdr. |
112 |
O’Brien, R. C., Lt. |
112 |
O’Brien, W. F., C. B. M. |
112 |
O’Connor, C. J., Ens. |
112 |
O’Connor, C. L., C. W. T. |
30 |
O’Doherty, J. P., Eng., 2c. |
112 |
O’Donnell, Timothy, C. B. M. |
207 |
Oehl, A. H., C. B. M. |
112 |
O’Gorman, M. E., Yeo., 1c. |
112 |
Ohnesorg, Karl, Capt. |
207 |
Ohrlein, Anthony, Sea. |
112 |
O’Kelley, G. C., Sgt. |
170 |
Old, E. H., Capt. |
112 |
Olds, Arthur, Sgt. |
170 |
O’Leary, T. S., Comdr. |
207 |
Olin, O. G., C. M. M. |
207 |
Oliver, F. T., Capt. |
207 |
Oliver, J. H., R. Admr. |
112 |
Oliver, L. W. Col. |
181 |
Olmstead, P. N., Capt. |
207 |
Olsen, E. F., Lt., |
170 |
Olsen, F. H., Ens. |
112 |
Olsen, J. E., Pvt. |
170 |
Olsen, N. B., Lt. |
207 |
Olsen, Norman, Q. M., 3c. |
112 |
Olsen, Thomas, C. M. M. |
207 |
Oman, C. M., Comdr. |
113 |
Oman, J. W., Capt. |
113 |
O'Mara, J. F., Comdr. |
207 |
Omodt, H. M., Sea. |
207 |
Opperud, Edward. Cox. |
113 |
Ormsbee, F. E., C. M. M. |
207 |
Orr, M. B., Lt. |
208 |
Osborn, J. C., Cox. |
113 |
Osborne, W. E., Lt. |
18 |
Osenger, Albert. Lt. |
208 |
Osterhouse, Harry, C. T. C. |
113 |
Osterhaus, Hugo, R. Admr. |
113 |
Osterhaus, H. W., Capt. |
113 |
Otis, J. S., Lt. |
113 |
Otto, W. H., Corp. |
170 |
Ott, W. A., Lt. |
113 |
Overstreet, L. M., Capt. |
113 |
Overton, J. W., Lt. |
170 |
Overton, M. C., Capt. |
170 |
Ovesen, M. M., W. T., |
113 |
Owen, K. B., Ens., |
208 |
Owens, C. T., Capt. |
113 |
Owens, R. W., C. B. M. |
114 |
P |
|
Page, S. C., E., 2c. |
114 |
Page, T. N., Ens. |
114 |
Palmer, C. N., Ens. |
114 |
Palmer, D. C., C. B. M. |
208 |
Palmer, L. C., Capt. |
30 |
Pamperin, A. T., Lt. |
208 |
Pardridge, Walter, El., 1c. |
208 |
Pardee, Wilford, C. B. M., |
114 |
Parent, H. J., Lt. |
208 |
Park, A. N., Lt. |
114 |
Parker, Austin, Ens. |
114 |
Parker, D. M., Corp. |
171 |
Parker, J. S., C. G. M. |
114 |
Parker, R. C., Comdr. |
114 |
Parker, W. J., C. Q. M. |
208 |
Parks, C. W., R. Admr. |
30 |
Parmley, W. R., Sgt. |
171 |
Parrish, C. W., Lt. Comdr. |
208 |
Parrot, G. F., Lt. |
114 |
Parsons, A. L., Comdr. |
114 |
Parsons, C. E., Comdr. |
208 |
Parsons, C. S., Ens. |
208 |
Paterson, Angus, G. M, 1c. |
208 |
Patterson, D. C., Lt. Comdr. |
208 |
Patterson, W. C., F., 1c. |
114 |
Pauley, W. E., Pvt. |
171 |
Payne, F. R., Lt. Comdr. |
208 |
Payne, Garrison, Lt. |
115 |
Peabody, F. W., El., 2c. |
208 |
Pearce, W. F., Lt. |
208 |
Pearson, H. A., Comdr. |
208 |
Pearson, R. C., Ens. |
115 |
Pedersen, J. A., Cox. |
115 |
Pedersen, Olaf, Cox. |
115 |
Peekering, R. R., Lt. Col. |
222 |
Pegram, G. C., Comdr. |
209 |
Pence, H. I., Comdr. |
115 |
Pennington, J. D., Lt. |
115 |
Pendleton, J. H., Brig. Gen. |
171 |
Percival, F. G., Lt. |
209 |
Peoples, C. J., R. Admr. |
115 |
Perkins, F. M., Comdr. |
115 |
Perry, Reuben, C. M. M. |
209 |
Peterman, W. G., E., 1c. |
115 |
Peters, John, C. M. A. A. |
209 |
Peterson, Axel. CG.M. |
115 |
Peterson, H. A., Lt. |
171 |
Peterson, O. A., Ph. M., 2c. |
209 |
Petty, O. H., Lt. |
18 |
Pettingill, G. T., Capt. |
115 |
Phelan, Francis, H. A., 1c. |
209 |
Phelps, W. W., Capt. |
115 |
Philbald, H. W., Corp. |
171 |
Philbrick, M. 11., Lt. Comdr. |
209 |
Phillips, B. C., Lt. |
115 |
Phillips, C. H., Ens. |
116 |
Picking, Sherwood, Lt. Comdr. |
116 |
Pickrell, George, Capt. |
209 |
Pierce, M. R., Lt. Comdr. |
209 |
Pierecy, E. R., Lt. |
116 |
Pilcher, L. W., Sgt. |
171 |
Pilkerton. A. W., H. A., 1c. |
116 |
Pitt, C. R., Ens. |
116 |
Pitts, R. C., Corp. |
171 |
Place, Edna, E., Nurse. |
116 |
Platt, C. E., Corp. |
171 |
Platt, J. H., Lt. |
171 |
Pleadwell, F. L., Capt. |
209 |
Plummer, R. W., Comdr. |
209 |
Plunkett, C. P., R. Admr. |
30 |
Pollock, E. T., Capt. |
116 |
Poole, C. C., G. M., 2c. |
116 |
Poole, L. C., Lt. |
116 |
Pope, L. A., Ens. |
209 |
Pope, R. E., Capt. |
116 |
Porter, D. D., Col. |
221 |
Porter, E. W., Pvt. |
171 |
Porter, W. B., Lt. Comdr. |
116 |
Poteet, F. H., Comdr. |
116 |
Porterfield, L. B, Comdr. |
31 |
Potter, Steven. Ena. |
116 |
Pou, E. S., Ens. |
117 |
Powell, Halsey, Comdr. |
31 |
Powers A. D., Lt. |
122 |
Powers, F. D., Ens. |
117 |
Powers, J. J, Ens. |
209 |
Powers, M. F., Lt. |
209 |
Pownall, C. A., Lt. Comdr. |
117 |
Foyer, J. M., Comdr. |
117 |
Pratt, L. L., Lt. Comdr. |
117 |
Pratt, M. L., Lt. |
117 |
Pratt, W. V., Capt. |
31 |
Pretty, J. L., Pvt. |
171 |
Preston, C. F., Capt. |
117 |
Price, H. B., Capt. |
117 |
Prime, W. H., Sea. |
117 |
Price, C. B., Comdr. |
209 |
Primeau, A. K., Ens. |
209 |
Pringle, J. R. P., Capt. |
31 |
Pringle, Martha E., Nurse |
209 |
Pruett, J. F., Lt. |
209 |
Pruitt, J. H., Cpl. |
19 |
Pryor, W. L., Comdr. |
117 |
Puleston, W. D., Comdr. |
118 |
Purdy, F. G., Cptr. |
31 |
Purdy, H. M., Lt. |
118 |
Purdy, W. F., Lt. Comdr. |
118 |
Purnell, W. R., Lt. Comdr. |
118 |
Puryear, Bennet, Maj. |
171 |
Pye, W. S., Comdr. |
118 |
O |
|
Quick, J. H., Sgt. Maj. |
172 |
Quinn, P. J., Cox. |
210 |
R |
|
Raby, J. J., Capt. |
118 |
Radford, C. S., Brig. Gen. |
172 |
Rafferty, A. W., Son. |
118 |
Raguet., E. C., Lt. Comdr. |
118 |
Raible. C. G., Ens. |
210 |
Ran, Robert. Lt. |
210 |
Randall, J. A., Comdr. |
210 |
Randles, H J., Corp. |
172 |
Ranney, L. D., C. G. M. |
118 |
Ranson, P. C., Lt. |
118 |
Raymond, P. T., Ens. |
210 |
Rea, L. E., Lt. |
172 |
Read, A. C., Lt. Comdr. |
31 |
Read, F. A., Ens. |
118 |
Rend, O. M., Lt. Comdr. |
118 |
Read, R. B., Lt. |
118 |
Read, R. E., Lt. |
210 |
Ready, C. F., M. M., 2c. |
210 |
Ream, R. E., Pvt. |
172 |
Reardon, H. J., C. M. M. |
210 |
Reath, T. R., Sgt. |
172 |
Redden, W. R., Lt. |
119 |
Reed, A. B., Comdr. |
119 |
Rees, W. W., F., 1c. |
119 |
Reeves, G. E. N., Lt. Comdr. |
210 |
Reeves, J. M., Capt. |
119 |
Reeves, R. W., Corp. |
172 |
Regan, G. V., Corp. |
172 |
Reifsnider, L. F., Lt. Comdr. |
119 |
Reinberg, Leroy, Lt. |
119 |
Reinicke, F. G., Lt. Comdr. |
119 |
Reinlein, F. G., M. M., 1c. |
119 |
Reister, J. E., Ph. M., 3c. |
119 |
Reiter, J. E., C. G. M. |
119 |
Remington, Mortimer, Maj. |
181 |
Reno, W. E., Lt. |
119 |
Reynaud, C. F., Lt. |
119 |
Reynolds, F. F., Lt. Comdr. |
210 |
Reynolds, W. H. Capt. |
31 |
Rhoades, E. S., C. M. M. |
120 |
Rhoades, G. C., Lt. Comdr. |
210 |
Rhodes, J. B., Comdr. |
210 |
Rice, Emery, Lt. Comdr. |
120 |
Rice, E. L., Lt. |
120 |
Rice, J. L., F., 2c. |
120 |
Richards, George, Brig. Gen. |
35 |
Richards. J. K., Lt. Comdr. |
210 |
Richardson, H. C., Comdr. |
120 |
Richardson, R. R., Comdr. |
210 |
Richardson, T. P., Ens. |
120 |
Richardson, W. A. Lt. |
120 |
Richmond, K. C., Ens. |
120 |
Rickey, William, C. W. T. |
120 |
Richmond, C. H., Corp. |
172 |
Richmond, C. L., Pvt. |
172 |
Riddle, W. K. Capt. |
120 |
Ridgeley, Randolph, Capt. |
120 |
Riebe, H. B., Lt. Comdr. |
120 |
Riefkohl, F. L., Lt. |
120 |
Riis, S. M., Lt. |
121 |
Riley, Donald, Lt. Comdr. |
210 |
Riley, E. C., Lt. |
121 |
Riley, Joseph, C. G. M. |
121 |
Rindeau, A. J., G. Sgt. |
172 |
Ringelman, G. A., Lt. |
121 |
Rixey, P. M., R. Admr. |
210 |
Roach, John, F., 1c. |
121 |
Roach, P. F., Capt. |
121 |
Robbins, T. H., Ens. |
121 |
Robbins, Walter, C. M. M. |
121 |
Roben, D. B, Maj. |
173 |
Roberts, C. D., Lt. |
173 |
Roberts, F. H., Comdr. |
121 |
Roberts, H. C., Ph. M., 3c. |
121 |
Roberts, J. H., Pvt. |
173 |
Roberts, W. J., Lt. Comdr. |
121 |
Robertson, A. H., R. Admr. |
121 |
Robertson, J. F., Lt. |
173 |
Robillard, F. S., Lt. |
173 |
Robinette, E. B., Lt. |
121 |
Robins, E. A., Maj. |
222 |
Robinson, C. C., Lt. |
173 |
Robinson, E. F., Lt. Comdr. |
122 |
Robinson, F. M., Comdr. |
122 |
Robinson, H. M., Ens. |
31 |
Robinson, R. G., Gun. Sgt. |
19 |
Robison, J. K., Capt. |
122 |
Robison, S. S., Capt. |
122 |
Robnett, J. D., Comdr. |
210 |
Rock, G. H., Capt. |
122 |
Rockey, K. E., Capt. |
173 |
Rockwell, F. W., Comdr. |
122 |
Rockwell, M. G., Pvt. |
173 |
Rockwell, S. B., Ens. |
122 |
Rodd, H. C., Lt. |
122 |
Rodomich, L. F., Ph. M., 3c. |
122 |
Rodgers, J. L., Lt. Comdr. |
211 |
Rodgers, John, Comdr. |
31 |
Rodgers, J. W., Sgt. |
173 |
Rodgers, M. S., G. Sgt. |
173 |
Rodgers, T. S., R. Admr. |
31 |
Rodgers, W. L, R. Admr. |
122 |
Rodman, Hugh, R. Admr. |
31 |
Rodman, T. C., Lt. |
211 |
Roe, G. T., Lt. |
122 |
Rogers, F. O., Lt. |
173 |
Rogers, H. L., Lt. Comdr. |
211 |
Rogers, J. W., Sea. |
122 |
Rogers, R. E., Lt. Comdr. |
123 |
Rogers, W. B., Lt. Comdr. |
211 |
Rohange, Robert. Lt. |
123 |
Roil, R. R., Lt. |
123 |
Rollhaus, P. E., El., 1c. |
123 |
Roman, S. F., C. B. M. |
123 |
Romspert, J. W., C. G. M. |
123 |
Rood, t., A., Lt. Comdr. |
123 |
Roosevelt, H. L., Lt. Co. |
221 |
Root, E. S., Comdr. |
211 |
Roper, W. G., Comdr. |
123 |
Ropke, H. A., M. M., 1c. |
123 |
Rose, E. G., Lt. |
123 |
Roser, R. A., Q. M., 2c. |
211 |
Ross, C. C., Lt. Comdr. |
123 |
Ross, George, Lt. |
123 |
Rotermund, M. A. C. M. M. |
211 |
Rousseau, H. H., R. Admr. |
124 |
Rouzer, H. D., Lt. |
211 |
Rowcliff, G. J., Comdr. |
124 |
Royall, H. H., Capt. |
124 |
Rubinkam, Nathaniel, Ens. |
124 |
Rumill, G. E., Lt. |
211 |
Rundquist, Karl, Lt. |
124 |
Rush, W. R., Capt. |
124 |
Russell, C. F., Comdr. |
124 |
Russell, J. H., Col. |
173 |
Russell, J. S., C. M. M. |
124 |
Russell, R. S., Lt. Comdr. |
211 |
Russell, T. N., Ph. M. |
124 |
Ryals, Prentice, El., 3c., |
211 |
Ryan, Alexander, Lt. Comdr. |
211 |
Ryan, C. A., Ena. |
211 |
Ryan, C. H., C. B. M. |
124 |
Ryan, J. E., Corp. |
173 |
Ryan, H. J., Cox. |
124 |
Ryan, M. J., Mach., 1c. |
124 |
RyAn, P. T., Ens. |
124 |
Ryan, W. R., Lt. |
211 |
Ryden, R. W., Comdr. |
211 |
Ryeberg, R. K., C. G. M. |
125 |
Rylander, J. A., Lt. |
211 |
S |
|
Sadenwater, Hurry, Lt. |
125 |
Sadler, F. H., Comdr. |
125 |
Salladay, J. M., Lt. Col. |
221 |
Samuelson, A. E., Sea. |
125 |
Sammons, B. F., Ens. |
125 |
Sampson, J. C., Sea. |
212 |
Sanders, D. T, B. M., 1c. |
125 |
Sanderson, C. R., Maj. |
222 |
Sanghove, C. J., Ens. |
125 |
Satterlee, C. A., Capt. |
31 |
Saunders, J. A., Lt. |
125 |
Savin, R. S., Lt. |
212 |
Sayles, W. R., Capt. |
125 |
Scales, H. H., R. Admr. |
31 |
Scales, W. B., Col. |
222 |
Schaperow, J. H., C. B. M. |
125 |
Scheibla, L. C., Lt. Comdr. |
212 |
Schinni, Alfred, Pvt. |
173 |
Schieffelin, J. J., Lt. |
125 |
Scholze, E. A., Ens. |
212 |
Schoppe, Samuel, C. B. M. |
212 |
Schlossberg, Philip, C. M. A. A. |
125 |
Schmidt, Oscar, C. G. M. |
126 |
Schmidt, W. H., C. B. M. |
126 |
Schofield, F. H., Capt. |
126 |
Schoonmaker, Earl, Ens. |
126 |
Schroeder, W. H., Sea., 2c. |
126 |
Schneider, J. G., Lt. |
174 |
Schreech, G. W., Corp. |
174 |
Schuyler, G. L., Comdr. |
126 |
Schwab, V. M., Sgt. |
174 |
Schweikert, A. M., C. B. M. |
212 |
Schwimmer, G. E., B. M., 2c., |
126 |
Scott, G. C., Lt. Comdr. |
212 |
Scott, H. A., Eng., 2c. |
126 |
Scott, M. M., G. Sgt. |
174 |
Scott, Norman, Lt. Comdr. |
212 |
Scott, R. W., Ens. |
126 |
Scott, T. A., Lt. Comdr. |
212 |
Sears, C. G., C. G. M. |
126 |
Sears, S. P., Lt. |
212 |
Seed, C. R., Lt. |
212 |
Seibert, Walter, Lt. |
126 |
Seigrist, H. A., Sgt. Maj. |
174 |
Seiler, E. J., C. G. M. |
127 |
Seiller, W. L., Q. M., 1c. |
127 |
Seitz, L. E., Pvt. |
174 |
Sekowski, Frank, Cox. |
212 |
Seligman, M. T., Lt. |
127 |
Seligman, W. H., C. G. M. |
127 |
Sellers, D. F., Capt. |
127 |
Sellers, J. McB., Lt. |
174 |
Semple, Robert, Lt. |
127 |
Senn, W. T. J., Capt. |
127 |
Serafini, Louis, C. B. M. |
212 |
Setliff, G. M., M. M., 2c. |
127 |
Sexton, F. L., Pvt. |
174 |
Sexton, W. R., Capt. |
127 |
Seymour, Philip, Lt., |
127 |
Shabouh, Anthony, Sea. |
127 |
Shackford, Chauncey, Capt. |
128 |
Shaffner, F. C., Ph. M., 3c. |
212 |
Shafroth, J. F., Lt. Comdr. |
128 |
Shanks, D. C., Maj. Gen. |
37 |
Shannon, R. K., Lt. Col. |
222 |
Sharkey, W. J., Lt. |
128 |
Sharp, Alexander, Comdr. |
212 |
Shatto, Lawrence, Cox. |
128 |
Shaw, G. W., Lt. |
128 |
Shaw, H. D., Lt. |
128 |
Shaw, H. R., Ens. |
128 |
Shaw, W. T., Lt. |
128 |
Shea, J. F., Ens. |
128 |
Shea, P. F., W. T. |
128 |
Shea. R. O., Lt. |
128 |
Sheaff, D. R., Corp. |
174 |
Shearer, M. E., Maj. |
174 |
Shepher, L. C., Capt. |
174 |
Shepherd, R. H. C., Pvt. |
174 |
Sherer, W. H., C. G. M., |
128 |
Sherman, E. C., Lt. Comdr. |
212 |
Sherman, F. C., Lt. Comdr. |
129 |
Sherman, S. G, Sgt. |
175 |
Shinn, H. T. Lt. |
129 |
Shirk, E. W., Lt. |
213 |
Shoemaker, H. E., Comdr. |
129 |
Shoemaker, W. R, R, Admr. |
129 |
Shonerd, H. G., Comdr. |
129 |
Shoup, A. K., Comdr. |
129 |
Showers, W. T, Pvt. |
175 |
Shuey, R. W. R., C. Y. |
129 |
Shuler, G. K., Maj. |
35 |
Sibley, B. W., Maj. |
175 |
Sieg, R. E., Pvt. |
175 |
Silverthorn, M. H., Lt. |
175 |
Simmer, Tony, Ph. M., 1c. |
129 |
Simmers, C. M. Comdr. |
213 |
Simmons, J. S., Ens. |
129 |
Simmons, S. S., Pvt |
175 |
Simon, F. J., Sgt |
175 |
Simons, M. H., Comdr. |
129 |
Simpson, C. I., C. B. M |
129 |
Simpson, Edward, Capt. |
129 |
Simpson, E. R., C. E |
213 |
Simpson, G. W., Comdr |
129 |
Simpson, R. H., Pvt. |
175 |
Sims, W. S., Admr., |
32 |
Sinclair, W. W., Pvt |
175 |
Sistare, R. W., E., 3c |
129 |
Skaggs, W. H., Corp. |
175 |
Slayton, C. C., Comdr. |
130 |
Slifer, G. A., Lt. |
213 |
Slingluff, Frank, Lt. Comdr |
130 |
Slover, Robert, Corp., |
175 |
Slyke, A. J., Sgt. |
175 |
Small, Francis, Lt. |
213 |
Smart, Alexander, Lt. Comdr |
130 |
Smead, W. A., Comdr. |
213 |
Smiley, D. F., Pvt. |
25 |
Smith, A. K., Ens. |
130 |
Smith, A. St. C., Capt., |
231 |
Smith, A. W., Ens. |
130 |
Smith, C. D., Ens. |
130 |
Smith, C. E., Comdr. |
130 |
Smith, C. W., Ens. |
130 |
Smith, D. F., Capt. |
176 |
Smith, E. M., C. B. M. |
130 |
Smith, E. C., Ph. M., 3c. |
213 |
Smith, E. M., Q. M. |
130 |
Smith, F. G., C. B. M. |
213 |
Smith, F. M., Lt. |
213 |
Smith, F. M., Ens. |
213 |
Smith, George, Cox. |
213 |
Smith, H. P., F., 2c. |
213 |
Smith, H. L., Maj. |
222 |
Smith, H. R., Q. M., 2c. |
213 |
Smith, J. D., Lt. Comdr. |
213 |
Smith, J. F., Pvt. |
176 |
Smith, J. M. B., Lt. Comdr. |
130 |
Smith, J. O., Sea., 2c. |
213 |
Smith, K. F., Lt. Comdr. |
213 |
Smith, Kirby, Comdr. |
214 |
Smith, K. R., Lt. |
130 |
Smith, Lybrand, Lt. Comdr. |
214 |
Smith, M. X., Ens. |
130 |
Smith, R. C., Capt. |
131 |
Smith, S. F., Capt. |
131 |
Smith, T. R., Ph. M., 1c. |
131 |
Smith, Thorwald, C. B. M. |
214 |
Smith, W. G., Lt. |
214 |
Smith, W. W., Lt. Comdr. |
214 |
Smitha, C. T., W. T. |
131 |
Snow, H. E., Lt., |
131 |
Snowden, Thomas, R. Admr. |
131 |
Snyder, C. J., Ens. |
131 |
Snyder, C. P., Capt. |
131 |
Snyder, J. J., Comdr. |
214 |
Somers, V. L., Lt. |
176 |
Sorensen, P. K., C. B. M. |
131 |
Sorensen, Samuel, Ens. |
214 |
Sorley, L. S. Col. |
222 |
Southworth, F. W., Comdr. |
214 |
Sowell, I. C., Lt. Comdr. |
131 |
Spafford, E. E., Lt. Comdr. |
32 |
Spahr, D. J., Lt. |
214 |
Spaulding, D. L., Corp. |
176 |
Speaker, Albert, Lt., |
131 |
Spear, F. F., Cox. |
131 |
Spear, Ray, Comdr. |
131 |
Spear, W. R., Lt. |
131 |
Speicher, P. E., Lt. Comdr |
132 |
Spencer, Ernest, Pvt. |
176 |
Sprague, W. G., Ens. |
132 |
Springer, Paul, Ens. |
132 |
Stair, W. A., Pvt. |
176 |
Staley, J. B., Lt. Comdr. |
214 |
Stanbaugh, M. G., W. T. |
132 |
Standley, W. H., Capt. |
214 |
Stanford, H. R., Capt. |
132 |
Stanley, E. D., Lt. Comdr. |
214 |
Stanley, H. A., Lt. |
132 |
Stanley, John, Ens. |
132 |
Stanworth, C. S., Comdr. |
214 |
Stapler, J. T. G., Comdr. |
132 |
Stark, Harold, Comdr. |
32 |
Starkey, R. C., Lt. |
214 |
Starr, F. C., Comdr. |
214 |
Staton, Adolphus, Comdr. |
132 |
Staton, E. C., H. A., 1c. |
132 |
Staub, J. F., Ens. |
132 |
Stawitski, J. F, C. G. M. |
132 |
Stearns, C. D., Capt. |
32 |
Steckel, A. M., Lt. Comdr. |
132 |
Steele, G. W., Capt. |
133 |
Steffen, Joseph, C. G. M. |
133 |
Stellewnerf, Merton, Cox. |
133 |
Stensson, C. H., Pvt., |
176 |
Stephens, J. H., B. M., 1c. |
133 |
Stephenson, C. S., Lt. Comdr. |
214 |
Stevens, E. A., Ens. |
215 |
Stephenson, G. T., Lt., |
133 |
Stevens, L. M., Comdr. |
215 |
Stevens, L. T., M. M, le. |
215 |
Stewart, L. M., Lt. Comdr. |
215 |
Stewart, R. R., Lt., |
133 |
Stickney, H. O., Capt. |
133 |
Stika, J. E., Lt. |
133 |
Stirling, A. G., Comdr. |
133 |
Stirling, Yates, Capt. |
133 |
Stitt, E. R., R. Admr. |
133 |
Stocker, Robert, Capt. |
133 |
Stocker, R. M., Ens. |
134 |
Stockton, G. B., Lt. |
215 |
Slone, A. J., Lt. Comdr. |
134 |
Stone, E. A., Ens. |
134 |
Stone, E. F., Lt. |
134 |
Stone, H. L., Lt. |
215 |
Stone, G. L. P., Capt. |
134 |
Strader, R. N., Lt. |
134 |
Strahan, P. J., Q. M., 2c. |
314 |
Strain, B. T., Corp. |
176 |
Stratford, P. C., Ph. M., 2c. |
215 |
Strauss, Joseph, R. Admr. |
32 |
Strine, H. F., Comdr. |
134 |
Strott, G. G., C. P. M. |
134 |
Stuart, D. H., Lt. Comdr. |
215 |
Stuart, Kimberley, Ens. |
134 |
Sturtevant. A. D., Ens. |
134 |
Suberg, F. H., W. Y. |
134 |
Sugden, C. E., Lt. |
215 |
Sullivan, D. A. J, Ens. |
18 |
Sullivan, J. E., C. B. M. |
134 |
Sullivan, F. P., Sea. |
134 |
Sullivan, T. P, Sen. |
134 |
Sumner, G. H., G. M., 2c. |
215 |
Sumpter, C. H., Cox. |
215 |
Sunblad, Otto, C. G. M. |
215 |
Swazey, A. L., Lt. Comdr. |
215 |
Swasey, G. T., Comdr. |
135 |
Sweet, G. C., Lt. Comdr. |
135 |
Sweet, Walter, Lt. |
176 |
Symington, P. A., Capt. |
135 |
Symington, T. A., Lt. Comdr. |
215 |
Synnott, J. A., Lt. |
176 |
Syverson, G. I., Pvt. |
176 |
T |
|
Taber, Leslie, Ens. |
135 |
Taggart, J. E., E., 3c. |
135 |
Talbot, A. B., Lt. |
135 |
Talbot, Ralph, Lt., |
19 |
Taliaferro, A. P., Ens. |
135 |
Talley, J. E., Lt. Comdr. |
215 |
Tappan, Beniamin, R. Admr. |
135 |
Tarbell, G. E., Lt. |
135 |
Tarpey, M. F., Lt. Comdr. |
135 |
Tarrant, W. T., Capt. |
215 |
Tasker, S. P. M., Lt. Comdr. |
215 |
Taubert, A. A., Pvt. |
176 |
Taugher, C. B, Lt. |
176 |
Taussig, J. K., Capt. |
32 |
Tawresey, A. P. H., Lt. Comdr. |
215 |
Taylor, C. R., Ens. |
135 |
Taylor, C. W., Lt. |
177 |
Taylor, D. W., R. Admr. |
32 |
Taylor, E. B., Ens. |
135 |
Taylor, G. L., H. A., 1c., |
135 |
Taylor, J. M., Col. |
222 |
Ten Eyck, Mills, Lt. |
216 |
Taylor, L. R., Ph. M., 2c. |
135 |
Taylor, Mosely, Lt., |
136 |
Taylor, M. M., Capt. |
32 |
Tebbs, R. H., Capt., |
222 |
Templeton, P. V. C., Ph. M. |
136 |
Tenley, E. H., H. A., 1c. |
136 |
Terry, J. S., Lt. |
136 |
Tharau, Herman, G. Sgt. |
177 |
Thayer, Sidney. Lt. |
177 |
Thebaud, L. H. Lt. |
136 |
Theleen, D. E., Capt. |
216 |
Thibault, L. F., Comdr. |
216 |
Thiers, G. J., C.E. |
216 |
Thomas. C. C., Lt. |
136 |
Thomas, Fred, Lt. |
36 |
Thomas, H. A., C. B. M. |
136 |
Thomassett, C. A., Q. M. 1c. |
216 |
Thompson, B. G., Ph. M., 2c. |
136 |
Thompson, Edgar, Comdr. |
136 |
Thompson, H. L., Capt. |
136 |
Thompson, J. W., Pvt. |
177 |
Thompson, R. C., Lt. |
136 |
Thompson, R. R., Lt. Comdr. |
136 |
Thompson, T. A., Lt. |
137 |
Thompson, T. B., Lt. Comdr. |
137 |
Thompson, W. G., Ens. |
137 |
Thrasher, D. B., Pvt. |
177 |
Thurber, C. D., Comdr., |
216 |
Tibbetts, F. O., Ph. M., 2c. |
216 |
Tice, R. L. C., Q. M. |
137 |
Tilghman, Benjamin, Corp. |
177 |
Timmerman, L. F., Lt. |
177 |
Timmons, J. W., Capt. |
137 |
Tingard, R. H., W. T. |
137 |
Tinkham, E. D., Ens., |
137 |
Tisdale, M. S., Lt. Comdr. |
137 |
Tisdale, R. D., Lt. |
216 |
Tobey, E. C., Capt. |
32 |
Tod, R. E., Lt. Comdr. |
137 |
Todd, D. W. Capt. |
137 |
Todd, Harold, G. Sgt. |
177 |
Todd, W. H., C. M., 3c. |
137 |
Tomb, J. H., Capt. |
32 |
Tomb, W. V, Comdr. |
137 |
Tompkins, J. T., Capt. |
138 |
Towers. J. H., Comdr. |
138 |
Townsend, J. C., Comdr. |
216 |
Townsend, Lloyd. Comdr. |
216 |
Tozer, C. M., Capt. |
138 |
Tracy, F. L., Ens. |
216 |
Train, C. R., Capt. |
138 |
Trainer, H W., Sea., 2c. |
138 |
Trask, S. S., B. M., 1c. |
138 |
Traut, F. A., Capt. |
138 |
Trautner, J. B., C. M. A.A. |
138 |
Trayer, J. S. Lt. |
138 |
Traynor, J. P., Comdr. |
216 |
Trench, M. E., Capt. |
138 |
Trever, G. A., Lt. Comdr. |
138 |
Troup, C. D., Pvt. |
177 |
Trevel, W. E., Sea., 2c. |
138 |
Trudeau, F. J., F., 1c. |
138 |
Turnbull, A. D., Comdr. |
139 |
Turrill, J. S, Lt. Col. |
177 |
Tuttle, A. E. Lt. |
216 |
Twining, N. C., Capt. |
32 |
Twining, R. B., Lt. |
139 |
Tydeman, S. J., Ens. |
139 |
U |
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Udolfsky, David, G. M., 2c. |
139 |
Ulrich, William, Sgt. Maj. |
177 |
Umsted, Scott, Lt. |
216 |
Underwood, A. M., C. E. |
139 |
Underwood, H. P., Ens. |
139 |
Underwood, H. W., Lt. Comdr. |
139 |
Upham, F. B., Capt. |
139 |
Usher, N. R., R. Admr. |
139 |
V |
|
Vail, W. T., Eng. 2c. |
32 |
Van Amburgh, H. C., Cpl. |
176 |
Van Antwerp, W. C., Lt. Comdr. |
216 |
Van de Carr, J. C., Lt. Comdr. |
139 |
Vanderbilt, W. S., Lt. |
216 |
Van der Veer, N. R., Lt. Comdr. |
139 |
Vanderwall, Archie, Ens. |
139 |
Van Deusen, R. R., Sgt. |
177 |
Van Keuren, A. H. Comdr. |
217 |
Van Hook, C. E., Lt. Comdr. |
139 |
Van Horn, E. C., Cox. |
140 |
Van Vliet, W. C., Ens. |
140 |
Van Sinderen, Adrian. Capt. |
181 |
Van Voorhis, Daniel, Col. |
181 |
Varini, Giochino., Ens. |
140 |
Vernon, W. N., Comdr. |
32 |
Vi»l. F. A., Corp. |
178 |
Viera, J. N., Pvt. |
178 |
Viersbuchen, W. J., Sgt. |
178 |
Vogelgesang, C. T., Capt. |
140 |
Vollmer, F. D., Pvt. |
178 |
Voorhees, G. C., Pvt. |
178 |
Voyles, A. B., C. G. M. |
217 |
Vroom, G. B., Lt. Comdr. |
217 |
W |
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Wacker, V. M., Sea., 2c. |
140 |
Waddington, H. A., Lt. Comdr. |
140 |
Wade, J. E, C. M. M. |
217 |
Wadman, HA. Ens. |
140 |
Waggoner, C. V., Lt. |
140 |
Wainwright, J. D., Capt. |
140 |
Walcott, F. J., Lt. |
140 |
Walker, Daniel, B. M., 2c. |
140 |
Walker, Lloyd, Sea. |
140 |
Walker, R. L., Comdr. |
141 |
Wall, Charles, Lt. Comdr. |
141 |
Wallace, H. G. S., Comdr. |
141 |
Wallace, J. H., Lt |
141 |
Wallace, K. R. R, Lt. Comdr. |
141 |
Waller, L. W. T., Maj. |
178 |
Walling, B. T., Commodore |
217 |
Walling, R. G., Lt. Comdr. |
141 |
Wallrath, M. B., Gnr. |
217 |
Walsh, J. L., Lt. |
217 |
Walsh, W. V., Sea. |
141 |
Walter, S. M., Pvt. |
178 |
Walton, A. S., Lt. |
141 |
Walton, M. W., Lt. |
141 |
Ward, Alfred, Mach. |
217 |
Ware, A. F., Sgt. |
178 |
Ware, R. R., Lt. |
141 |
Ware, J. Q., Lt. |
33 |
Warner, C. S., Ens., |
217 |
Warren, G A, Cox. |
141 |
Washington, Thomas, R. Admr. |
33 |
Wass, L. S., Capt. |
178 |
Wassberg, H. F., S. C., 3c. |
142 |
Wasenius, J. H., M. M., 1c. |
217 |
Waterhouse, Harry, C. T. C. |
142 |
Waters, P. J., M. M., 2c. |
142 |
Watson, A. E., Capt., |
142 |
Watson, E. H., Capt. |
142 |
Watson, J .V., Ens. |
217 |
Watt, D. M., Lt. Col. |
181 |
Watt, R. M., Capt. |
142 |
Watts, W. C., Capt. |
142 |
Wear, E. W., Corp. |
178 |
Weaver, J. E., Ens. |
142 |
Weaver, J. H., Lt. |
178 |
Webber, H. W., Lt. |
217 |
Weber, John, C. B. M. |
142 |
Weber, John, C. G. M. |
142 |
Webster, C. L., Lt. |
222 |
Weed, W. T., Ens. |
142 |
Weichbrodt, E. H., M. M., 1c. |
142 |
Weis, J. L., F., 1c. |
217 |
Welchon, M. W., Cox. |
217 |
Wellbrock, J. H., Lt. Comdr. |
143 |
Welles, Roger, R. Admr. |
143 |
Wells, Chester, Capt. |
143 |
Wells, W. R., B. M., 1c. |
217 |
Welty, F. G., Ph. M., 2c. |
143 |
Welty, L. A., Btswn. |
217 |
Wentworth, E. B., C.Y . |
143 |
Wentworth, H. A., Lt. |
143 |
Werner, Richard, Lt Comdr. |
143 |
Werner, Bernard,. Sgt. |
178 |
Wershiner, H. B., Sgt. |
179 |
Wert, Palmer, B. M., 1c. |
218 |
West, Henry, Sgt. |
179 |
West, J. A., Lt. |
179 |
West, W. M., Ens. |
143 |
Westergren, H. O., Pvt. |
179 |
Wetherill, S. J., Ens. |
143 |
Wetmore, C. A., C. G. M. |
143 |
Wettengel, I. C., Capt. |
143 |
Weyler, G. L., Lt. Comdr. |
218 |
Whalen, L. L., H. A., 1c. |
143 |
Wharton, N. E., Lt. |
218 |
Wheeler, F. C., Lt. |
179 |
Wheeler, J. R., M. M., 1c., |
218 |
Wheeler, W. H., Lt. |
143 |
Wheeler, W. J., Capt. |
143 |
White, G. L., Lt. |
144 |
White, H. A., Ens. |
144 |
White, J. R., Lt. |
218 |
White, R. D., Capt. |
144 |
White, Walter, Ens. |
144 |
White., W. R., Capt. |
218 |
Whitehead, Frank, Capt. |
179 |
Whitehouse, W. P., Lt., |
144 |
Whiteside, J. R., Lt. |
179 |
Whiting, D. N., Lt. |
179 |
Whiting, F. E. M., Lt. Comdr. |
218 |
Whiting, Kenneth, Comdr. |
144 |
Whitlock, F. S., Ens. |
144 |
Whitman, Ralph, Comdr. |
218 |
Whitmarsh, R. P, Lt. |
144 |
Whitted, W. S., Comdr. |
218 |
Wicks, Z. W., Lt. |
218 |
Widdifield, C. J., Lt. |
179 |
Wilcox, G. E., Capt. |
218 |
Wilcox, H. M. Ens. |
144 |
Wilcox, J. W., Comdr. |
218 |
Wilcox, P. A., C. M. M. |
218 |
Wilcox, R. M., Lt. |
179 |
Wilde, Claude, M. M., 2c. |
218 |
Wilder, E. V., Lt. |
144 |
Wilder, H. K., Ens. |
144 |
Wiley, H. A., R. Admr. |
33 |
Wiley, H. K., Ph. M., 3c. |
144 |
Wilkinson, M. J., Lt. |
144 |
Wilkinson, T. S., Lt. Comdr. |
218 |
Will, J. B., Lt. Comdr. |
218 |
Willard, A. L., Capt. |
145 |
Willcutts, M. D., Lt., |
219 |
Williams, C. S., R. Admr. |
145 |
Williams, C. S., R. Admr. |
33 |
Williams, Ernest, C. B. M. |
219 |
Williams, E. C., Capt. |
179 |
Williams, E. F., Ens. |
33 |
Williams, G. W., Capt. |
145 |
Williams, H. J., C. Q. M. |
145 |
Williams, Hilary, Comdr. |
145 |
Williams, James, Lt. |
145 |
Williams, M. G., Gnr. |
145 |
Williams, O. E., Ens. |
145 |
Williams, Philip, Capt. |
145 |
Williams, R. E., Capt. |
179 |
Williams, Roger, Comdr. |
145 |
Williams, R. C., Lt. Comdr. |
145 |
Williams, Seth, Maj. |
222 |
Williams, W. M., El., 1c. |
145 |
Williams, Y. S., Capt. |
145 |
Williamson, W. D., Lt. Comdr. |
145 |
Willis, W. W., Lt. |
219 |
Willoughby, E. J., C. M., 1c. |
146 |
Willmot, W. H., Sgt. |
180 |
Wills, D. B., Maj. |
180 |
Willson, J. D., Comdr. |
146 |
Wilmer, Pere, Maj. |
180 |
Wilson, Clagett, Lt. |
130 |
Wilson, H. B., V. Admr. |
33 |
Wilson, H. R., Sea., 2c. |
146 |
Wilson, J. A., Lt. |
219 |
Wilson, P. L., Comdr. |
146 |
Wilson, Russell, Comdr. |
146 |
Wiman, Amil, Sgt. |
36 |
Wincenciak, William. Sgt. |
180 |
Winchenbaugh, Wolcott, Cpl. |
180 |
Windsor, C. C., Lt. Comdr. |
146 |
Winslow, Ben., B. M., 1c. |
219 |
Winterhalter, A. T., R. Admr. |
33 |
Wise, F. M., Lt. Col. |
36 |
Wixon, R. A., Eng., 2c. |
146 |
Wolf, G. W., Lt. Comdr. |
146 |
Wolffe, Murray. Lt. |
146 |
Wollert, E. J., Cpl. |
180 |
Wolleson, E. A., Comdr. |
33 |
Womack, J. H., Pvt. |
180 |
Wood, D. M., Capt. |
146 |
Wood, Dolph, Pvt. |
180 |
Wood, S. S., Capt. |
146 |
Wood, Valentine, Lt. |
146 |
Woods, T. F., Ens. |
219 |
Woodson, W. B., Comdr. |
219 |
Woodward, C. U., Capt. |
146 |
Woodward, D. C., Lt. |
147 |
Woodward, V. V., Comdr. |
147 |
Woodward, W. F., Lt. |
219 |
Worrell, J. M., Pvt. |
180 |
Worsham, T. Y., F., 1c. |
147 |
Wortman, W. K., Capt. |
147 |
Wotherspoon, W. W., Lt. Comdr, |
147 |
Wright, A. H., Lt. |
180 |
Wright, B. L., Comdr. |
219 |
W right, C. L., Gnr., |
147 |
Wright, C. Q., Lt. Comdr. |
33 |
Wright, G. B., Comdr., |
219 |
Wright, P. T., Lt. Comdr. |
147 |
Wroughton, E. R., Lt. |
147 |
Wuller, Arthur, C. B. M. |
219 |
Wurtsbaugh, D. W., Capt. |
147 |
Wyeth, Maxwell. Lt., |
147 |
Wygant, U. B., Comdr. |
147 |
Wyse, F. E., Ph. M., 3c. |
147 |
Y |
|
Yarborough, G. H., Lt. |
181 |
Yarnall, J. B., Ens. |
147 |
Yarnell, H. E., Capt. |
147 |
Yost, F. P., C. G. M. |
147 |
Z |
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Zabriskie, A. C., Lt. |
219 |
Zane, A. V., R. Admr. |
219 |
Zane, R. T., Capt. |
181 |
Zastrow, Fred, C. B. M. |
219 |
Zeeder, Adrian, Lt. Comdr. |
220 |
Zeller, Louis, Ph. M., 1c. |
148 |
Zemke, E. F., Lt. Comdr. |
148 |
Ziegemeier, H. J., Capt. |
148 |
Zielinski, W. F., Lt. |
148 |
Zimdars, H. W., Bmkr. |
220 |
Zimmerman, A. G., Lt. Comdr. |
220 |
Zinner, F. J., Lt. |
180 |
Zivnuska, U. R., Lt. Comdr. |
221 |
Zogbaum, R. F., Comdr. |
148 |
Zuleger, August, A. M. A. |
148 |