Wilford H. Pardee

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Boatswain’s Mate Wilford H. Pardee, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in command of the Armed Guard of the steamship Westoil. Westoil was attacked by a submarine. A torpedo was fired and missed. The submarine opened fire; fire was returned by Westoil and after 15 rounds of ammunition fired the submarine submerged.