Fred Rising Newell, Jr.
Born: March 28, 1915 at Brattleboro, Vermont
Home Town: Brattleboro, Vermont
Status: KIA
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Fred Rising Newell, Jr., Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the U.S.S. MARYANNE, in action against the enemy from 7 December 1941 to 28 April 1942, in the Philippine Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.