William Adger Moffett

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Commander William Adger Moffett, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle on board the U.S.S. CHESTER during the engagements of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914. Commander Moffett brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns at a critical time with telling effect. His skill in mooring his ship at night was especially noticeable. He placed her nearest to the enemy and did most of the firing and received most of the hits.