Thomas Newhall

The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas Newhall, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in assistance to the commandant of the Fourth Naval District in business matters pertaining to the acquisition of land, etc. Later Lieutenant Commander Newhall was sent to England on special duty in connection with the mine barrage, after which he served as assistant chief of staff of commandant, fourth naval district.