John Henry Caudell

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Boatswain’s Mate John Henry Caudell, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while a 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.