Roberty Wesley Aldrich

The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Robert Wesley Aldrich, U.S. Navy (Reserve Forces), for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the boat’s crew of the U.S.S. Sultana at the time of the burning of the Florence “H”. Aldrich went among the burning wreckage and exploding ammunition at great personal risk to rescue men who had been thrown into the water.