Thomas H. Hicks

The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas H. Hicks, Captain, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service while aide for supply, Fifth Naval District, and Operating Base, Hampton Roads. Captain Hicks 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, he handled difficult questions of transportation of materials and labor, and problems of power, light, ferry and streetcar service.