Photo #: NH 52788
Torpedoman Second Class Henry Breault, USN (center)
Receives the Medal of Honor from President Calvin Coolidge, in
ceremonies at the White House, Washington, D.C., on 8 March 1924.
Captain Adolphus Andrews, Presidential Naval Aide, is at left.
Breault was awarded the Medal of Honor for "heroism and
devotion to duty" during the sinking of USS O-5 (SS-66)
on 28 October 1923.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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