Alexander Rieman Early
Born: September 11, 1892 at Catonsville, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Alexander Rieman Early, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. CANBERRA (CA-70), in action against the enemy on 13 and 16 October 1944, off Formosa. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.