Photo #: NH 89419
Chief Gunner's Mate Thomas Eadie, USN
Wearing the Medal of Honor, which had just been presented by
President Calvin Coolidge in ceremonies at the White House, January
1928. He received the medal for heroism in rescuing another man
during diving operations on USS S-4 (SS-109) on 18 December
1927.
Among his other medals are the Navy Cross and the World War I
Victory Medal.
Standing behind him are Secretary of the Navy Curtis Wilbur (left)
and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Charles F. Hughes.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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