George C. Mccabe

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Boatswain’s Mate George C. McCabe, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Reid, and one of the working party sent on board the Covington which had been torpedoed. While assisting in salvage work, Chief Boatswain’s Mate McCabe showed great courage and devotion to duty just before she was abandoned and while in a sinking condition with her lower rail awash.