Otto F. Bruckman

The Navy Cross is awarded to Engineman First Class Otto F. Bruckman, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism on September 19, 1918. Engineman First Class Bruckman, at his own risk of life, performed most meritorious service to the Government in entering the engine room of the U.S.S. Cuyama on September 19, 1918, when filled with ammonia fumes, and performing rescue and repair work.