Edward Meier

The Navy Cross is awarded to Water Tender Edward Meier, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in charge of fireroom of the Jacob Jones, on May 17, 1917, when part of No. 1 blower worked loose and wrecked the fittings of the fireroom. With great risk and under adverse conditions Meier succeeded in closing both fuel-oil valves to the burner lines.