Carl C. Martina

The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Carl C. Martin, U.S. Navy, 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. Seaman 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.