John D. Pennington

The Navy Cross is presented to John D. Pennington, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the U.S.S. Carola IV, and the Naval Barracks at Brest. Starting with nothing more than a mere building, Lieutenant Pennington, by his individual efficiency and energy fitted out these barracks, which he commanded until the expiration of the war. The efficient administration of his command was one of the most important aids to the efficiency and contentment of the Naval Forces in France.