Other Conflicts - Navy Cross - 1915-1926
Listed below are the recipients of the Navy Cross awarded for conflicts other than major wars as follows:
1st Haitian Campaign (1915-1916) - 1
Diplomatic Service (1916-1917) - 1
Dominican Campaign and Others (1916-1918) - 5
Gillespie Plant Explosion (October 4, 1918) - 12
Influenza Epidemic (1918-1919) - 7
NC Trans-Atlantic Flights (1919) - 15
2nd Haitian Campaign (1919-1920) - 9
Miscellaneous Awards (1919-1926) - 5
Lake Denmark Fire (July 10, 1926) - 20
S-51 Rescue and Salvage (1926) - 12
* Indicates Killed in Action (KIA), Missing in Action (MIA), Prisoner of War (POW), or Died Non-Battle (DNB)
1st Haitian Campaign (1915-1916)
COLE, ELI KELLEY
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade (Haiti),
Date of Action: August 4, 1915 - 1917
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Eli Kelley Cole, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the First Provisional Brigade of Marines, in Haiti; for his cordial co-operation with and support of, the Provisional Government of Haiti, and for his friendly and efficient efforts for the improvement of the educational and social conditions of the Haitian people.
Born: 9/1/1867 at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Diplomatic Service (1916-1917)
BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES C.
Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Attaché to the American Legations (Sweden)
Date of Action: April 1916 - August 1917
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James C. Breckenridge, Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Naval Attaché to the American Legations at Christiania and Stockholm, Sweden, and for a time also at Copenhagen. At all of these points the service of information established and conducted was of great value to the United States and the Allied Powers.
Dominican Campaign and Others (1916-1918)
GLENN, CHASE W.
Lieutenant (MC), U.S. Navy
Marine Expeditionary Force
Date of Action: April 2 - 9, 1917
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Chase W. Glenn, Lieutenant (MC), U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism while attached to the Marine Expeditionary Force serving in Santo Domingo during operations from April 2 to 9, 1917, in attending the wounded while under fire.
KILGORE, WILLIAM J., JR.
Pharmacist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
Corpsman, 33d Company (Attached), Marine Expeditionary Force
Date of Action: (circa) 1916-18
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William J. Kilgore, Jr., Pharmacist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during an epidemic of Spanish Influenza in Santo Domingo, while in the field with the Thirty-Third Company, U.S. Marine Corps. Kilgore was the only assistant to the Marine Corps doctor and continued to administer to the sick, having a fever of 102 and 103, but would not give in. As a result of his splendid work not one man died. The services rendered were nothing short of marvelous.
PENDLETON, JOSEPH HENRY
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Provisional Brigade, Marine Expeditionary Force (Dominican Republic)
Date of Action: June 18 - December 31, 1916
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph Henry Pendleton, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding officer of the Second Provisional Brigade of Marines in support of the Government of Santo Domingo; for the wise and successful administration of important offices in the Government entrusted to his charge; and in general, for unfailing efforts to promote good order and material prosperity throughout the Dominican Republic.
Born: 6/2/1860 at Rochester, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Coronado, California
SCHOVAN, ARNOLD A. AKA: J. HAROLD ARNOLD
Drummer, U.S. Marine Corps
31st Company, 4th Provisional Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Force (Dominican Republic)
Date of Action: December 1, 1916
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arnold A. aka: J. Harold Arnold Schovan, Drummer, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in the Dominican Republic on December 1, 1916. J. Harold Arnold, while serving under the name of Arnold A. Schovan, drummer of the Thirty-First Company, Fourth Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps, in action involving actual conflict with the enemy, distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Awarded Under Special Legislation, USMC Authority: 102418 ACE-jfb (7 July 1936)
Born: at Royal Oak, Michigan
Home Town: Royal Oak, Michigan
SHINN, HERBERT L.
Lieutenant (MC), U.S. Navy
4th Provisional Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Force
Date of Action: August 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herbert L. Shinn, Lieutenant (MC), U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism while on duty as medical officer of the Fourth Provincial Regiment of U.S. Marines, operating in Santo Domingo, where upon several occasions he performed the duties of a line officer on reconnaissance duty, and upon one occasions, August 15, 1918, took military command of a detachment which had lost its leader and led this detachment under fire to one of the finest achievements of the campaign.
Gillespie Plant Explosion (October 4, 1918)
BENNETT, CLIFFORD F.
Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clifford F. Bennett, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the Gillespie shell-loading plant on Oct. 4 and 5, 1918. While the explosions were still continuing, Bennett drove a motor car on trip after trip through a barrage of flying shell splinters, carrying out the wounded and dead and carrying in guards. Although the door of his car was blown off and the car riddled, he persisted in his work throughout the night.
BENNETT, WILLIAM S.
Keeper, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William S. Bennett, Keeper, U.S. Coast Guard, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during the explosion and fire of the shell-loading plant Gillespie, at Morgan, N.J., October 4 to 5, 1918 Bennett remained in charge in a very dangerous zone with shell fragments flying in the vicinity, standing bravely at his post for hours and hours.
BIRKETT, FREDERICK J., III
Lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frederick J. Birkett, III, Lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard, for heroic service in connection with the explosion of the shell-loading plant [T. A. Gillespie], Morgan, N.J., where he personally took charge of rescue work and continued throughout the night while under constant fire from a barrage of shell splinters.
CAVESTON, WILLIAM F.
Bugler, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William F. Caveston, Bugler, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie plant on Oct. 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T.N.T. from the danger zone when it was not known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
GRIMES, JOHN O.
Seaman, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John O. Grimes, Seaman, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie plant on Oct. 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T.N.T. from the danger zone when it was known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
HEARON, JESSE G.
Keeper, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jesse G. Hearon, Keeper, U.S. Coast Guard, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during the explosion and fire of the shell-loading plant Gillespie, at Morgan, N.J., October 4 to 5, 1918 Hearon remained in charge in a very dangerous zone with shell fragments flying in the vicinity, standing bravely at his post for hours and hours.
HORTON, ALBERT V.
Quarter Master, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Albert V. Horton, Quarter Master, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie shell-loading plant on Oct. 4 and 5, 1918, in assisting in the removal from the danger zone of valuable carloads of high explosives within close proximity to exploding ammunition dumps.
NOBLE, FRANCES M.
Master At Arms, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frances M. Noble, Master At Arms, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie plant on Oct. 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T.N.T. from the danger zone when it was known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
RYAN, HARRY J.
Coxswain, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry J. Ryan, Coxswain, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie plant on October 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T.N.T. from the danger zone when it was known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
STIKA, JOSEPH E.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph E. Stika, First Lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard, for heroic conduct on the occasion of the fire at he shell-loading, Morgan, N.J., when, with others, he moved a train loaded with high explosives to a place of safety through an area where fire was liable to break out at any moment.
Birth: 9/21/1889 - Milwaukee, WI
Home Town: Kewaunee, WI
WALSH, WILLIAM V.
Seaman, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William V. Walsh, Seaman, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie plant on Oct. 4 and 5, 1918, in moving a train of nine cars loaded with T.N.T. from the danger zone when it was known at what moment further explosions might be expected.
WRIGHT, CHARLES L.
Gunner, U.S. Coast Guard
New York Division
Date of Action: October 4 & 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles L. Wright, Gunner, U.S. Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the explosion of the T. A. Gillespie shell-loading plant on Oct. 4 and 5, 1918, in assisting in the removal from the danger zone of valuable carloads of high explosives within close proximity to exploding ammunition dumps.
Influenza Epidemic (1918)
*HIDELL, MARIE LOUISE
Reserve Nurse, U.S. Navy (RF)
Nurse Corps
Date of Action: 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Marie Louise Hidell, Reserve Nurse, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. During the epidemic of influenza, (she) worked day and night among the patients until stricken with the disease, as a result of which she lost her life on September 28, 1918.
MCGUIRE, LEE W.
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
U.S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, MA
Date of Action: 1918 - 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lee W. McGuire, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., in developing a convalescent influenza-pneumonia serum, which has proved of very great value in reducing mortality from 38 to 4 per cent, and for general service at the hospital.
*MILLER, CAREY F.
Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy (R)
Naval Base Hospital, Hampton Roads, VA
Date of Action: 1918 - 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Carey F. Miller, Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving in the Naval Base Hospital at Hampton Roads. During an epidemic of influenza he worked day and night amongst the patients until stricken with the disease as a result of which he lost his life.
*MURPHY, LILILAN M.
Nurse, U.S. Navy
Nurse Corps
Date of Action: 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lililan M. Murphy, Nurse, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving at the Naval Base Hospital, Hampton Roads, Va. During the epidemic of influenza, (she) worked day and night among the patients until stricken with the disease, as a result of which she lost her life.
*PLACE, EDNA E.
Nurse, U.S. Navy
Nurse Corps
Date of Action: 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edna E. Place, Nurse, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service and devotion to duty, while serving at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, a. During the epidemic of influenza (she) worked day and night among the patients until stricken with the disease, as a result of which she lost her life on September 25, 1918.
POYER, JOHN M.
Commander, U.S. Navy
Governor, American Samoa
Date of Action: 1918 - 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John M. Poyer, Commander, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as governor of American Samoa, for wise and successful administration of his office and especially for the extraordinarily successful measures by which American Samoa was kept absolutely immune from the epidemic of influenza at a time when in the neighboring islands of the Samoan group more than 10,000 deaths occurred, and when the percentage of deaths throughout the Polynesian Islands as a group, is reported to have ranged from 30 to 40 per cent of the population.
REDDEN, WILLIAM R.
Lieutenant (MC), U.S. Navy
U.S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, MA
Date of Action: 1918 - 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William R. Redden, Lieutenant (MC), U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., in developing a convalescent influenza-pneumonia serum, which has proven of very great value in reducing mortality from 38 to 4 per cent, and for general service at the hospital.
NC Trans-Atlantic Flights (1919)
During World War I the U.S. Navy used a 4-engine (3 in front and 1 behind pushing) Navy-Curtiss Flying Boat for anti-submarine patrols. Shortly after the end of the war, four of these numbered NC-1 through NC-4 were tasked with attempting to make the first trans-Atlantic crossing. NC-2 was cannibalized for parts when its engine layout proved unsatisfactory, thus on May 8, 1919, only three of the seaplanes was able to depart Rockaway, NY, in an effort to reach Lisbon, Portugal by way of New Foundland and the Azores Islands.
The crews of all three flying boats braved unknown dangers and a myriad of emergencies, but on May 27 the NC-4 reached Lisbon, completing the first aerial crossing from North America to Europe. The 4,526 mile journey was completed in 53 hours, 58 minutes.
Though neither NC-1 or NC-3 completed the mission, their crews demonstrated great initiative and courage. The NC-1 went down at sea where the crew was rescued and the airplane sunken to avoid it becoming a hazard to shipping. The crew of the NC-3 also went down at sea in a gale and was feared lost. The courageous men endured two days in the battered airplane, wallowing in 30-foot waves. The men drank rusty water from the radiators while NC-3 drifted backward for 200 miles to finally reach the Azores
The crews of all three aircraft survived the history effort and were awarded the Navy Cross. One crewman died after the flight but before the awards were presented.
*BARIN, LOUIS T.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force) (R)
Seaplane NC-1,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Louis T. Barin, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force), for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919. Also for extraordinary heroism as Pilot of a Seaplane which was being utilized for the test of a new method of aerodynamic control. Realizing, from the performance of this device when on the water, that as a pilot he was practically helpless to control the machine, he nevertheless took it into the air, and continued the experiment in order that the test might be complete.
Born: Richmond, Indiana
Home Town: Richmond, Indiana
BELLINGER, PATRICK NIESON LYNCH
Commander, U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-1,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Patrick Nieson Lynch Bellinger, Commander, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
Born: Cheraw, South Carolina
Home Town: Cheraw, South Carolina
BREESE, JAMES L.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force) (RF)
Seaplane NC-4,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James L. Breese, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force), for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of Seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful Trans-Atlantic flight.
CHRISTENSEN, RASMUS
Machinist, U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-1,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Rasmus Christensen, Machinist, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
HINTON, WALTER
Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-4,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter Hinton, Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of Seaplane NC-4 in making the first successful Trans-Atlantic flight.
Born: Van Wert, Ohio
Home Town: Van Wert, Ohio
KESLER, CLARENCE IRWIN
Chief Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-1,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clarence Irwin Kesler, Chief Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
Born: 3/3/1882 at Eaton, Ohio
Home Town: Eaton, Ohio
LAVENDER, ROBERT A.
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-3,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert A. Lavender, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-3, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
MCCULLOCH, DAVID H.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force) (RF)
Seaplane NC-3,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to David H. McCulloch, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force), for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-3, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
Home Town: Port Washington, Long Island, New York
MITCHER, MARC ANDREW
(First Award)
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-1,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Marc Andrew Mitcher, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
Born: 1/26/1887 at Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Home Town: Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWII), 2nd Gold Star (WWII)
MOORE, LLOYD R.
Boatswain, U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-3,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lloyd R. Moore, Boatswain, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-3, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
RHOADS, EUGENE S.
Chief Machinist's Mate (Aviation), U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-4,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Eugene S. Rhoads, Chief Machinist's Mate (Aviation), U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful Trans-Atlantic flight.
RICHARDSON, HOLDEN B.
Commander, U.S. Navy
Seaplane NC-3,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Holden B. Richardson, Commander, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-3, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
Born: Massachusetts
Home Town: Massachusetts
RODD, HERBERT C.
Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy (Reserve Force) (RF)
Seaplane NC-4,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herbert C. Rodd, Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy (Reserve Force), for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of Seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful Trans-Atlantic flight.
SADENWATER, HARRY
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force) (RF)
Seaplane NC-1,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry Sadenwater, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force), for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of the Seaplane NC-1, which made a long overseas flight from New Foundland to the vicinity of the Azores, in May 1919.
STONE, ELMER FOWLER
Lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard
Seaplane NC-4,
Date of Action: May 8 - 27, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Elmer Fowler Stone, Lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Member of the Crew of seaplane NC-4, in making the first successful Trans-Atlantic flight.
Born: 1/27/1887 at Livingstone, New York
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
2nd Haitian Campaign (1919-1920)
Following the first Haitian Campaign of 1915 during which six Marines earned Medals of Honor and one the Navy Cross, the unrest diminished under the aggressive patrols of Marines stationed on the island. The emergence four years later of new rebel leadership under Charlemagne Peralte led to increased combat activity and other new leaders including Benoit Batraville. During the 2nd Haitian Campaign two Marines earned Medals of Honor for the capture of Peralte. Nine Marines earned Navy Crosses from 1920 to 1930 in continuing actions, including four Marines who earned the Navy Cross for attacking a large rebel force and killing Bratville on May 19, 1920.
BLANCHARD, JOHN D.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti),
Date of Action: December 6, 1929
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John D. Blanchard, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti)on the afternoon of 6 December 1929, while in command of a patrol composed of one Marine Gunner and twenty men of the U.S. Marine Corps serving with the Gendarmerie d'Haiti at the junction of the Grand Ravine and Grand Route de Torbeck, about one mile from the city of Aux Cayes. The patrol made contact with a mob of about 1,500 hostile Haitians armed with knives, machetes and coomacaques that was advancing on the city of Aux Cayes with the intention of entering the city to rob, burn and kill. The patrol advanced in an effort to peaceably disperse the mob which divided into four bodies, the main body facing the patrol about 175 yards distant and smaller bodies taking up positions in cane fields on each flank and in the rear of the patrol. When it was seen that persuasion was of no avail and that the mob was preparing to attack the patrol, a short burst of fire was directed at the main body while the can fields on the flanks were swept. This effective fire immediately broke up the threatened attack and caused the mob to disperse. Lieutenant Blanchard displayed commendable courage and forbearance in attempting to disperse the mob by peaceful means and, when the necessity arose, exhibited laudable presence of mind and leadership in promptly taking effective measures to quell the up-rising and save the lives of his patrol. The action of Lieutenant Blanchard undoubtedly prevented the sacking of the city of Aux Cayes and the pillage, fire and murder that would have followed.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 03976-1-3 (16 April 1930)
NTREKIN, EMERY L.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti),
Date of Action: May 19, 1920
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Emery L. Entrekin, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti), May 19, 1920. With total disregard of personal danger he attacked, with Captain Jesse L. Perkins and two other enlisted men, a band of about seventy-five armed bandits of the Mirebalais District, resulting in the death of the greatest bandit leader, Benoit Batraville, and the practical suppression of banditry throughout the District.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 154474 (19 May 1922)
Born: at Bowdon, Georgia
Home Town: Logan, Alabama
HANNEKEN, HERMAN HENRY
(First Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti),
Date of Action: March 31 - April 1, 1920
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herman Henry Hanneken, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism displayed on the night of March 31 - April 1, 1920, by advancing into the camp of Osiris Joseph, a notorious bandit leader, while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti). With admirable disregard of danger, Lieutenant Hanneken, leading a small detail, advanced to within about fifteen feet of Osiris Joseph, who was surrounded by his followers, shot and killed him, thereby ridding the country of a bandit who had long terrorized Northern Haiti. In addition to the courage displayed, the resourcefulness shown, and the careful planning necessary to accomplish his mission are worthy of the highest praise.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 0392-3-1 (21 July 1921)
Born: 6/23/1893 at St. Louis, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Medal of Honor (1st Haitian), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Nicaragua)
PASSMORE, WILLIAM F.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti),
Date of Action: May 19, 1920
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William F. Passmore, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti), May 19, 1920. With total disregard of personal danger he attacked, with Captain Jesse L. Perkins and two other enlisted men, a band of about seventy-five armed bandits of the Mirebalais District, resulting in the death of the greatest bandit leader, Benoit Batraville, and the practical suppression of banditry throughout the District.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 79187 (19 May 1922)
Born: at Hayesville, North Carolina
Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia
PAUL, WILLIAM
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines, Constabulary Detachment (Port au Prince, Haiti),
Date of Action: May 12, 1930
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Paul, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1930 while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines in Haiti. In command of ten gardes, First Sergeant Paul accompanied a party of Government officials to Habitation Deck, Republic of Haiti, for the purpose of seizing state property on which the tenants refused to pay rent. Two hundred and fifty of these inhabitants were armed with machetes and spears and refused to permit the seizures. First Sergeant Paul was subjected to considerable danger in attempting to disarm the mob, and although he was struck on the head with a rock, knocked down and dazed, he continued to expose himself to personal danger. By his quick decision and excellent judgment he succeeded in escorting the party of Government officials to a place of safety and successfully executed his mission without firing into the mob.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 170264 (25 October 1930)
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
PERKINS, JESSE L.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti),
Date of Action: May 19, 1920
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jesse L. Perkins, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti), May 19, 1920. With total disregard of personal danger Captain Perkins attached almost single-handed a band of about seventy-five armed bandits of the Mirebalais District, resulting in the death of the greatest of the bandit leaders, Benoit Batraville, and the practical suppression of the disorder in the District.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 0757 (19 May 1922)
Born: at Fairfax, Missouri
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
RUSSELL, JOHN H.
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines,
Date of Action: December 6, 1929
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John H. Russell, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession in able administration of the First Provisional Brigade of Marines in Haiti, and for wisdom and tact in all his dealings with the officials of the Haitian Government and people.
Born: 11/14/1872 at Mare Island, California
Home Town: Coronado, California
TAUBERT, ALBERT ADOLPH
(First Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti),
Date of Action: May 19, 1920
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Albert Adolph Taubert, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti), May 19, 1920. With total disregard of personal danger he attacked, with Captain Jesse L. Perkins and two other enlisted men, a band of about seventy-five armed bandits of the Mirebalais District, resulting in the death of the greatest bandit leader, Benoit Batraville, and the practical suppression of banditry throughout the District.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 78838 (19 May 1922)
Born: at Madison, Wisconsin
Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin
Other Award: Navy Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
VILLARS, ROY L.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti),
Date of Action: April 16, 1920
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy L. Villars, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism displayed on April 16, 1920, in defending his post at Marche Canard, against greatly superior bandit forces, while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti). Corporal Villars' bravery and utter disregard for personal safety, in exposing himself to the enemy during three different assaults which occurred during the three- hour attack, and by his excellent handling of an automatic rifle, saved this brave garrison from annihilation until relief arrived. Corporal Villars personally killed the Chief of attacking bandit forces, General Vil-Jean, during one of the assaults, who had advanced to within three yards of his feet.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 114590 (21 July 1921)
Born: at Glenwood, West Virginia
Home Town: Proctorville, Ohio
Miscellaneous Awards (1924-1926)
COUNTY, TIMOTHY
Electrician Third Class, U.S. Navy (RF)
S.S. Acoma
Date of Action: February 10 & 11, 1919
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Timothy County, Electrician Third Class, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service when the S.S. Acoma was sinking in the hurricane on February 10 and 11, 1919. Country remained at his post and transmitted and received messages under the most trying conditions.
CAVENAH, RUPERT O.
Chief Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy
Subchaser C-223
Date of Action: June 12, 1924
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Rupert O. Cavenah, Chief Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism when he put out a shipboard fire and rescued a comrade on June 12, 1924, aboard Subchaser C-223.
FOSTER, PAUL FREDERICK
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
Executive Officer, U.S.S. Trenton
Date of Action: October 20, 1924
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Paul Frederick Foster, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of the turret disaster on board the U.S.S. Trenton on October 20, 1924.
Birth: 3/25/1889 - Wichita, KS
Home Town: Wichita, KS
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Vera Cruz)
FRIED, GEORGE
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (R)
Date of Action: January 24 - 28, 1926
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Fried, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of the rescue of the crew of the British steamship Antinoe during a hurricane, January 24 to 28, 1926.
GEARING, HILYER F.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: April 20, 1926
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Hilyer F. Gearing, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on the occasion of the battery explosion on board the submarine S-49.
Lake Denmark Fire (July 10, 1926)
On July 10, 1926, the Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition Depot was struck by lightening causing massive damage, the deaths of nineteen, and scores injured. Fortunately it was Saturday and most crews were out of the buildings most damaged in the explosion. Twenty men received Navy Crosses for their heroism in the aftermath, which spread to numerous nearby buildings and rocked houses inside the town. Eight of the men who were so recognized, died in their moment of valor.
Lake Denmark Fire - Navy
*BROWN, EDWARD A.
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward A. Brown, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty. Although he realized the imminence of great peril, Lieutenant Commander Brown continued at his post in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
BROWN, HARRY C.
Pharmacist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation: (Currently Not Available)
*GATELY, JOSEPH M.
Chief Gunner, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation: (Currently Not Available)
*SCHRADER, HERMAN C.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation: (Currently Not Available)
Lake Denmark Fire - Marine Corps
ALFSON, ORLANDO M.
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Orlando M. Alfson, Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926.
*BARKER, VIRGLE C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Virgle C. Barker, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Private Barker continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 180971 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Nicholas County, Kentucky
Home Town: Mount Sterling, Kentucky
BUSH, GEORGE J. G.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George J. G. Bush, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although his sentry box was blown apart and he was thrown about thirty feet from it and was rendered unconscious, Private Bush, upon recovering, found the East Gate afire, placed a ladder against the high wire fence and assisted six civilians, including four children, to escape from the danger area. He remained on post until ordered out of the Depot for the purpose of assisting the Commandant's wife, Mrs. Dowling, to escape.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 191764 (18 November 1926)
Born: at Ramsey, New Jersey
Home Town: Jersey City, New Jersey
*CLARKE, BURWELL H.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Burwell H. Clarke, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he realized the imminence of great peril Captain Clarke continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 0166-1 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Morrilton, Arkansas
Home Town: Morrilton, Arkansas
*EIDSON, MASON D.
Trumpeter, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Mason D. Eidson, Trumpeter, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Trumpeter Eidson continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 170349 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Owensboro, Kentucky
Home Town: Evansville, Indiana
*GRAHAM, RALPH V. P.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ralph V. P. Graham, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Private Graham continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 194018 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Muskegon, Michigan
Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas
GRANGER, WARREN LAISE
Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Warren Laise Granger, Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Quartermaster Sergeant Granger at the time of the first explosion was visiting some friends about two miles distant from the Naval Ammunition Depot, and immediately proceeded by automobile to the Main Cannon Gate of the Picatinny Arsenal, where he remained on duty for twenty-five hours while shells and debris were falling around the sentry box from which he was receiving and sending messages in connection with the disaster. His messages were the first official notification of the disaster.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 167990 (18 November 1926)
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*HARDAKER, MAURICE R.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Maurice R. Hardaker, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Private Hardaker continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 196199 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Greenville, South Carolina
Home Town: Galloway, Florida
KENSICK, CASMER M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Casmer M. Kensick, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril Private Kensick continued at his post aiding his Commanding Officer.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 196901 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Dillonvale, Ohio
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
LEWIS, MARVIN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Marvin Lewis, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Corporal Lewis and five other Marines at 7:30 p.m., July 10, 1926, arrived at the Picatinny Arsenal but were unable to escape from the vicinity of the exploding magazines because of the fact that the only boat in sight was on the opposite side of the lake. Four of the men could not swim, therefore, Corporal Lewis although seriously injured about the neck and head swam the lake with Private John A. Pratt and then rowed back across the lake and assisted the remaining four men to escape with their lives.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 190525 (18 November 1926)
Born: at Wichita, Kansas
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
*LITTLE, JOHN A.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John A. Little, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Private Little continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 197604 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Leon, New York
Home Town: Little Valley, New York
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry D. Mackert, Jr., Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril Private First Class Mackert continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 184725 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Richmond Hill, Long Island, New York
*MONROE, JOHN W.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John W. Monroe, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Private Monroe continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 176369 (21 October 1928)
Born: at Stafford County, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
*POWELL, ERNEST
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ernest Powell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Private Powell continued at his post in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 189549 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Lee County, Kentucky
Home Town: Hamilton, Ohio
*RACHFORD, FREDERICK J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frederick J. Rachford, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Corporal Rachford continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 186577 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Xenia, Ohio
Home Town: Xenia, Ohio
*WEBER, FRANK C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, NJ
Date of Action: July 10, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank C. Weber, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty on the occasion of the explosions from lightning at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, N.J., on 10 July 1926. Although he fully realized the imminence of great peril, Private Weber continued at his post of duty in an endeavor to check the spread of the disaster, thereby losing his life.
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 191951 (21 October 1926)
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
S-51 Rescue and Salvage (1926)
On on the night of September 25, 1925, the US submarine S-51 under command of Lieutenant Rodney Dobson, collided at sea with the steamer City of Rome while on the surface off Block Island, RI. The steamer passed over the top of the submarine forcing it beneath the water where it quickly sank. Only three of the sub's crew of thirty-six managed to escape and survive before it settled in 132 feet of water.
The following day the first Navy diver reached the submarine and all indications were that none of the 33 men within the hull had survived. Despite this, an unsuccessful rescue effort was mounted.
On October 16 Navy Divers from the USS Falcon supported by numerous other ships began the task of trying to raise and salvage the S-51. In frigid waters of the open sea, diving operations continued through December 6. The salvage effort was resumed on April 26, 1926, and continued until the submarine was raised on June 5 and towed to the Brooklyn (NY) Navy Yard where it was placed on display.
The dangerous process of raising the S-4 was accomplished primarily by fifteen Navy divers, most of whom participated in both the winter and spring effort. Twelve of them were awarded the Navy Cross for risking their lives to salvage the S-51.
* Second Award for S-4 Rescue and Salvage
**Second Award for S-4 Rescue and Third Award for Submarine Escape Device Development
***Second Award in World War II
****Second Award for Submarine Escape Device
BADDERS, WILLIAM
Engineman First Class, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Badders, Engineman First Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Born: 9/15/1900 at Harrisburg, Illinois
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Squalus)
CARR, WILLIAM J.
(First Award)
Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William J. Carr, Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (S-4 Rescue)
EADIE, THOMAS
(First Award)
Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas Eadie, Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Born: 4/7/1887 at Scotland Home Town: Newport, Rhode Island
Other Award: Medal of Honor (S-4 Rescue), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (S-4 Rescue)
EIBEN, JOSEPH
(First Award)
Chief Torpedoman's Mate, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph Eiben, Chief Torpedoman's Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (S-4 Rescue), 2nd Gold Star (Sub Escape Device)
FRAZER, JAMES W.
Chief Torpedoman's Mate, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James W. Frazer, Chief Torpedoman's Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
HAWES, RICHARD ELLINGTON
(First Award)
Boatswain, U.S. Navy
Executive Officer, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Richard Ellington Hawes, Boatswain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2) on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Born: 2/21/1894 at Thomson, Georgia
Home Town: Thomson, Georgia
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWII)
KELLEY, JOHN R.
(First Award)
Chief Torpedoman, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John R. Kelley, Chief Torpedoman, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star ( S-4 Rescue)
LOUGHMAN, WILLIAM FRANCIS
(First Award)
Chief Gunner, U.S. Navy
Assistant Diving Supervisor, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Francis Loughman, Chief Gunner, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession while acting as Assistant Diving Supervisor during the successful salvage operation of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (S-4 Rescue)
SCHISSEL, SOLOMON
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Solomon Schissel, Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a Seaman on board the U.S.S. Falcon, during the successful salvage operation of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
SMITH, FRANCIS G.
Chief Torpedoman, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Francis G. Smith, Chief Torpedoman, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
WICKWIRE, WILLIAM S.
(First Award)
Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William S. Wickwire, Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Born: 3/1/1893 at New York, New York
Home Town: Providence, Rhode Island
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (S-4 Rescue)
WILSON, RAYMOND C.
(First Award)
Chief Torpedoman, U.S. Navy
Diver, Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)
Date of Action: October 16, 1925 - July 8, 1926
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Raymond C. Wilson, Chief Torpedoman, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, October 16, 1925 to July 8, 1926.
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (Sub Escape Device)
