Clarence C. Moore

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner’s Mate Clarence C. Moore, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U.S.S. Shaw, when that vessel collided with H.M.S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, and the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Chief Gunner’s Mate Moore was in the severed bow and making his way aft. When about to get clear himself, he gave up his immediate chance and returned to the fore part of the forecastle to see if all the men had gotten out. He satisfied himself of this, then made his way aft to the deck. The bow capsized immediately afterward.