Joseph Aloysius Gainard

The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph Aloysius Gainard, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action as master of the steamer City of Flint, at the time of its seizure upon the high seas and during its detention by armed forces of a belligerant European power. Lieutenant Commander Gainard’s skill, fine judgment and devotion to duty were of the highest order and in accordance with the best tradition of the Naval Service.