Walter W. Reese

The Navy Cross is awarded to Fireman First Class Walter W. Reese, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the Armed Guard of the U.S.S. George G. Henry. Fireman First Class Reese was recommended for heroic and excellent behavior, coolness, skill, and bravery under gunfire of a German submarine when the George G. Henry was attacked September 29, 1918.