Sanford M. Floe

The Navy Cross is awarded to Gunner’s Mate Second Class Sanford M. Floe, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a member of the crew of the U.S.S. McCall on September 9, 1918, when the Canadian Pacific ocean service passenger S.S. Missanabie was torpedoed twice by a German sub. Gunner’s Mate Floe, with other members of the crew, rescued the survivors of the Missanabie at imminent risk of life, and for this heroic duty would be considered as having performed distinguished service in the line of duty.