Jacob Stanley Parker

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner’s Mate Jacob Stanley Parker, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U.S.S. Smith, which voluntarily went aboard the Westbridge after she had been torpedoed and remained there five days steering the damaged vessel by hand. Due to heroic conduct, the Westbridge was brought into port from a distance of 400 miles.