seamen distinguishing themselves in battle or by extraordinary heroism
in the line of their profession may be promoted to forward warrant
officers or acting master's mates, as they may be best qualified, upon
the recommendation of their commanding officer, approved by the flag
officer and the Department. Upon such promotion they shall receive a
gratuity of one hundred dollars and a medal of honor to be prepared by
the Navy Department.
Approved May 17, 1864.
AN ACT For the reward of enlisted men of the Navy or Marine Corps.
_Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled_, That any enlisted
man of the Navy or Marine Corps who shall have distinguished himself
in battle or displayed extraordinary heroism in the line of his
profession shall, upon recommendation of his commanding officer,
approved by the flag officer and the Secretary of the Navy, receive a
gratuity and medal of honor as provided for seamen in section fourteen
hundred and seven of the Revised Statutes.
Approved March 3, 1901.
[Public Resolution No. 23.]
JOINT RESOLUTION Authorizing the issue of duplicate medals where the
originals have been lost or destroyed.
_Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled_, That in any case where
the President of the United States has heretofore, under any act or
resolution of Congress, caused any medal to be made and presented to
any officer or person in the United States on account of distinguished
or meritorious services, on a proper showing made by such person to
the satisfaction of the President that such medal has been lost or
destroyed through no fault of the beneficiary, and that diligent
search has been made therefor, the President is hereby authorized to
cause to be prepared and delivered to such person a duplicate of such
medal, the cost of which shall be paid out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved April 15, 1904.
[Extract from "An act making appropriations for the naval service for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916, and for other purposes."]
The President of the United States is hereby empowered to prepare a
suitable medal of honor to be awarded to any officer of the Navy,
Marine Corps, or Coast Guard who shall have distinguished himself
in battle or displayed extraordinary heroism in the line of his
profession.
Approved March 3, 1915.
AN ACT To establish in the War Department and in the Navy
Department, respectively, a roll designated as "the Army and Navy
medal of honor roll," and for other purposes.
_Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled_, That there is hereby
established in the War Department and Navy Department, respectively, a
roll designated as "the Army and Navy medal of honor roll." Upon
written application made to the Secretary of the proper department, and
subject to the conditions and requirements hereinafter contained, the
name of each surviving person who has served in the military or naval
service of the United States in any war, who has attained or shall
attain the age of sixty-five years, and who has been awarded a medal of
honor for having in action involving actual conflict with an enemy
distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry or intrepidity, at the
risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, and who was
honorably discharged from service by muster out, resignation, or
otherwise, shall be, by the Secretary of the proper department, entered
and recorded on said roll. Applications for entry on said roll shall be
made in such form and under such regulations as shall be prescribed by
the War Department and Navy Department, respectively, and proper blanks
and instructions shall be, by the proper Secretary, furnished without
charge upon request made by any person claiming the benefits of this
act.
SEC. 2. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of War and of the
Secretary of the Navy to carry this act into effect and to decide
whether each applicant, under this act, in his department is entitled
to the benefit of this act. If the official award of the medal of honor
to the applicant, or the official notice to him thereof, shall appear
to show that the medal of honor was awarded to the applicant for such
an act as is required by the provisions of this act, it shall be deemed
sufficient to entitle the applicant to such special pension without
further investigation. Otherwise all official correspondence, orders,
reports, recommendations, requests, and other evidence now on file in
any public office or department shall be considered. A certificate of
service and of the act of heroism, gallantry, bravery, or intrepidity
for which the medal of honor was awarded, and of enrollment under this
act, and of the right of the special pensioner to be entitled to and to
receive the special pension herein granted, shall be furnished each
person whose name shall be so entered on said roll. The Secretary of
War and the Secretary of the Navy shall deliver to the Commissioner of
Pensions a certified copy of each of such of said certificates as he
may issue, as aforesaid, and the same shall be full and sufficient
authority to the Commissioner of Pensions for the payment by him to the
beneficiary named in each such certificate the special pension herein
provided for.
SEC. 3. That each such surviving person whose name shall have been
entered on said roll in accordance with this act shall be entitled to
and shall receive and be paid by the Commissioner of Pensions, in the
Department of the Interior, out of any moneys in the Treasury of the
United States not otherwise appropriated, a special pension of $10 per
month for life, payable quarter yearly. The Commissioner of Pensions
shall make all necessary rules and regulations for making payment of
such special pensions to the beneficiaries thereof.
Such special pension shall begin on the day that such person shall file
his application for enrollment on said roll in the office of the
Secretary of War or of the Secretary of the Navy after the passage and
approval of this act, and shall continue during the life of the
beneficiary.
Such special pension shall not deprive any such special pensioner of
any other pension or of any benefit, right, or privilege to which he is
or may hereafter be entitled under any existing or subsequent law, but
shall be in addition thereto.
The special pension allowed under this act shall not be subject to any
attachment, execution, levy, tax, lien, or detention under any process
whatever.
SEC. 4. That in case any person has been awarded two or more medals of
honor, he shall not be entitled to and shall not receive more than one
such special pension.
Rank in the service shall not be considered in applications filed
hereunder.
Approved April 27, 1916.
[PUBLIC--NO. 253--65TH CONGRESS.]
[H. R. 12194.]
AN ACT To provide for the award of medals of honor,
distinguished-service medals, and Navy crosses, and for other purposes.
_Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled_, That the President of the
United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to present, in the name
of Congress, a medal of honor to any person who, while in the naval
service of the United States, shall, in action involving actual
conflict with the enemy, distinguish himself conspicuously by gallantry
and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of
duty and without detriment to the mission of his command or the command
to which attached.
SEC. 2. That the President be, and he hereby is, further authorized to
present, but not in the name of Congress, a distinguished-service medal
of appropriate design and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other
device to be worn in lieu thereof, to any person who, while in the
naval service of the United States, since the sixth day of April,
nineteen hundred and seventeen, has distinguished, or who hereafter
shall distinguish, himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the
Government in a duty of great responsibility.
SEC. 3. That the President be, and he hereby is, further authorized to
present, but not in the name of Congress, a Navy cross of appropriate
design and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn
in lieu thereof, to any person who, while in the naval service of the
United States, since the sixth day of April, nineteen hundred and
seventeen, has distinguished, or who shall hereafter distinguish,
himself by extraordinary heroism or distinguished service in the line
of his profession, such heroism or service not being sufficient to
justify the award of a medal of honor or a distinguished-service medal.
SEC. 4. That each enlisted or enrolled person of the naval service to
whom is awarded a medal of honor, distinguished-service medal, or a
Navy cross shall, for each such award, be entitled to additional pay at
the rate of $2 per month from the date of the distinguished act or
service on which the award is based, and each bar, or other suitable
emblem or insignia, in lieu of a medal of honor, distinguished-service
medal, or Navy cross, as hereinafter provided for, shall entitle him to
further additional pay at the rate of $2 per month from the date of the
distinguished act or service for which the bar is awarded, and such
additional pay shall continue throughout his active service, whether
such service shall or shall not be continuous.
SEC. 5. That no more than one medal of honor or one
distinguished-service medal or one Navy cross shall be issued to any
one person; but for each succeeding deed or service sufficient to
justify the award of a medal of honor or a distinguished-service medal
or Navy cross, respectively, the President may award a suitable bar, or
other suitable emblem or insignia, to be worn with the decoration, and
the corresponding rosette or other device.
SEC. 6. That the Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to expend
from the appropriation "Pay of the Navy" of the Navy Department so much
as may be necessary to defray the cost of the medals of honor,
distinguished-service medals, and Navy crosses, and bars, emblems, or
insignia herein provided for, and so much as may be necessary to
replace any medals, crosses, bars, emblems, or insignia as are herein
or may heretofore have been provided for: _Provided_, That such
replacement shall be made only in those cases where the medal of honor,
distinguished-service medal, or Navy cross, or bar, emblem, or insignia
presented under the provisions of this or any other act shall have been
lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use without fault or neglect on
the part of the person to whom it was awarded, and shall be made
without charge therefor.
SEC. 7. That, except as otherwise prescribed herein, no medal of honor,
distinguished-service medal, Navy cross, or bar or other suitable
emblem or insignia in lieu of either of said medals or of said cross,
shall be issued to any person after more than five years from the date
of the act or service justifying the award thereof, nor unless a
specific statement or report distinctly setting forth the act or
distinguished service and suggesting or recommending official
recognition thereof shall have been made by his naval superior through
official channels at the time of the act or service or within three
years thereafter.
SEC. 8. That in case an individual who shall distinguish himself dies
before the making of the award to which he may be entitled the award
may nevertheless be made and the medal or cross or the bar or other
emblem or insignia presented within five years from the date of the act
or service justifying the award thereof to such representative of the
deceased as the President may designate: _Provided_, That no medal or
cross or no bar or other emblem or insignia shall be awarded or
presented to any individual or to the representative of any individual
whose entire service subsequent to the time he distinguished himself
shall not have been honorable: _Provided further_, That in cases of
persons now in the naval service for whom the award of the medal of
honor has been recommended in full compliance with then existing
regulations, but on account of services which, though insufficient
fully to justify the award of the medal of honor, appears to have been
such as to justify the award of the distinguished-service medal or Navy
cross hereinbefore provided for, such cases may be considered and acted
upon under the provisions of this act authorizing the award of the
distinguished-service medal and Navy cross notwithstanding that said
services may have been rendered more than five years before said cases
shall have been considered as authorized by this proviso, but all
consideration or any action upon any of said cases shall be based
exclusively upon official records now on file in the Navy Department.
SEC. 9. That the President be, and he hereby is, authorized to
delegate, under such conditions, regulations, and limitations as he
shall prescribe, to flag officers who are commanders in chief or
commanding on important independent duty the power conferred upon him
by this act to award the Navy cross; and he is further authorized to
make from time to time any and all rules, regulations, and orders which
he shall deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act
and to execute the full purpose and intention thereof.
Approved February 4, 1919.
ROLL OF HONOR.
JOHN M. ADAMS.
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy in battle near Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900.
(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
HARRY C. ADRIANCE.
Corporal, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy in battle near Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900.
(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
MICHAEL AHEAM.
Paymaster's steward on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_, when she
destroyed the _Alabama_ off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864;
"exhibited marked coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by
his divisional officer." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
EDWARD ALLEN.
Boatswain's mate, first class, United States Navy, for distinguished
conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles on the 13th, 20th,
21st, and 22d of June, 1900, while with the relief expedition of the
allied forces in China. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
AARON ANDERSON.
Landsman (colored) on board of the U.S.S. _Wyandank_, during a boat
expedition up Mattox Creek, March 17, 1865; was reported by his
commanding officer as having rendered gallant assistance, loading the
howitzer while lying on his back, and then firing with such care and
precision as to kill and wound many of the rebel party. (G.O. 59, June
22, 1865.)
CAPT. EDWIN A. ANDERSON, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, April 22,
1914; commanded the Second Seaman Regiment, and in marching his
regiment across the open space in front of the Naval Academy and other
buildings he unexpectedly met a heavy fire from riflemen, machine guns,
and 1-pounders, which caused part of his command to break and fall
back, many casualties occurring amongst them at the time. His
indifference to the heavy fire, to which he himself was exposed at the
head of his regiment, showed him to be fearless and courageous in
battle. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
ROBERT ANDERSON.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Crusader_ and _Keokuk_; exhibited
in the former vessel, on all occasions, in various skirmishes and
fights, the greatest intrepidity and devotion. In the latter vessel,
during the attack on Charleston, was stationed at the wheel, and when
the shot penetrated, scattering the iron, desired to cover his
commanding officer with his person. Promoted to acting master's mate.
(G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)
WILLIAM ANDERSON.
Coxswain on the U.S.S. _Powhatan_; for rescuing from drowning W. H.
Moffatt, first class boy, on the 28th of June, 1878.
JOHN ANDREWS.
Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Benicia_; was stationed at the
lead in passing the forts in Korea, June 9 and 10, 1871. Standing on
the gunwale of the _Benicia's_ launch, lashed to the ridgerope, he
remained unflinching in this dangerous position and gave his soundings
with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire. (G.O. 176, July 9,
1872.)
JOHN ANGLING.
Boy on board of the U.S.S. _Pontoosuc_; commended for gallantry, skill,
and coolness in action during the operations in and about Cape Fear
River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to January 22, 1865, and
resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington. (G.O. 59, June
22, 1865.)
EDWIN N. APPLETON.
Corporal, United States Marine Corps, for bravery in crossing the river
at Tientsin June 20, 1900, in a small boat with three other men under a
heavy fire and assisting to destroy buildings occupied by the enemy.
(G.O. 84, March 22, 1902.)
MATTHEW ARTHUR.
Signal quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Carondelet_, at the
reduction of Forts Henry and Donelson, February 6 and 14, 1862, and
other actions, "most faithfully, effectively, and valiantly performed
all the duties of signal quartermaster and captain of rifled bow gun,
and was conspicuous for valor and devotion." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)
CHARLES ASTEN.
Quarter gunner on board of the U.S.S. _Signal_, which vessel was
attacked by field batteries and sharpshooters and destroyed in Red
River May 5, 1864. "He was on the sick list, but did duty during the
whole of the engagement." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
DANIEL ATKINS.
Ship's cook, first class (colored), serving on board the U.S.S.
_Cushing_, for gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the
late Ensign Joseph C. Breckenridge, United States Navy, who fell
overboard at sea from that vessel on February 11, 1898. (G.O. 489, May
20, 1898.)
THOMAS ATKINSON.
Yeoman on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;
commended for coolness and energy in supplying the rifle ammunition,
which was under his sole charge, in the action in Mobile Bay on the
morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He was a petty officer on board
of the U.S. frigate _Congress_ in 1842-1846; was present and assisted
in capturing the whole of the Buenos Ayrean fleet by that vessel off
Montevideo; joined the _Richmond_ in September, 1860; was in the
actions with Fort McRee, the Head of the Passes of the Mississippi,
Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, the rebel ironclads and
gunboats below New Orleans, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, and at the
surrender of New Orleans. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
J. F. AUER.
Ordinary seaman apprentice; for jumping overboard from the U.S.S.
_Lancaster_ November 20, 1883, at Marseille, France, and rescuing from
drowning a French lad who had fallen into the sea from a stone pier
astern of the ship.
JAMES AVERY.
Seaman on board the U.S.S. _Metacomet_; was one of the boat's crew
which, in charge of Acting Ensign H. C. Neilds, of the United States
Navy, went to the rescue of the officers and crew of the U.S. monitor
_Tecumseh_ when that vessel was sunk by a torpedo in passing the forts
in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864. This boat's crew, under their brave and
gallant leader, went within a few hundred yards of one of the forts
under a fire which Admiral Farragut expressed as "one of the most
galling" he ever saw and succeeded in rescuing from death 10 of the
crew of the _Tecumseh_. Their conduct elicited the admiration of both
friend and foe. (G.O. 71, January 15, 1866.)
ENSIGN OSCAR C. BADGER, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914. Was in both days' fighting at the head of his company,
and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with
skill and courage. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
BENJAMIN F. BAKER.
Coxswain, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
HENRY BAKER.
Quarter gunner on board the U.S.S. _Metacomet_; was one of the boat's
crew which, in charge of Acting Ensign H. C. Neilds, of the United
States Navy, went to the rescue of the officers and crew of the U.S.
monitor _Tecumseh_ when that vessel was sunk by a torpedo in passing
the forts in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864. This boat's crew, under their
brave and gallant leader, went within a few hundred yards of one of the
forts under a fire which Admiral Farragut expressed as "one of the most
galling" he ever saw, and succeeded in rescuing from death 10 of the
crew of the _Tecumseh_. Their conduct elicited the admiration of both
friend and foe. (G.O. 71, January 15, 1866.)
JOHN HENRY BALCH.
Pharmacist's mate, first class, United States Navy. "For gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty,
with the Sixth Regiment United States Marines, in action at Vierzy, on
July 19, 1918. Unhesitatingly and fearlessly exposed himself to
terrific machine and high-explosive fire to succor the wounded as they
fell in the attack, leaving his dressing station voluntarily and
keeping up the work all day and late into the night unceasingly for 16
hours on a field torn by shell and machine-gun fire. Also in the action
at Somme-Py on October 5, 1918, exhibited exceptional bravery in
establishing an advanced dressing station under heavy shell fire." (Act
of February 4, 1919.)
CHARLES BALDWIN.
Coal heaver on board of the U.S.S. _Wyalusing_; volunteered May 25,
1864, in a night attempt to destroy the rebel ram _Albemarle_, in
Roanoke River, and, although it was unsuccessful, he displayed courage,
zeal, and unwearied exertion on the occasion. Promoted to acting
master's mate. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
JAMES BARNUM.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _New Ironsides_; commended for
highly meritorious conduct during the several engagements with Fort
Fisher in December, 1864, and January, 1865. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
EDWARD BARRETT.
Second-class fireman on board the U.S.S. _Alaska_; for hauling the
fires from under the boiler after the stop-valve chamber had been
ruptured at Callao Bay, Peru, September 14, 1881. (G.O. 326, October
18, 1884.)
DAVID D. BARROW.
Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for
extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading
from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy.
(G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
GURDON H. BARTER.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Minnesota_; especially commended for
bravery in the assault on Fort Fisher January 15, 1865, remaining at
the front near the fort when the panic carried the mass away. (G.O. 59,
June 22, 1865.)
THOMAS C. BARTON.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Hunchback_, in the attack upon Franklin,
Va., October 3, 1862; mentioned for heroic conduct. Promoted to acting
master's mate. (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
DAVID L. BASS.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Minnesota_; especially commended for
bravery in the assault on Fort Fisher January 15, 1865, remaining at
the front near the fort when the panic carried the mass away. (G.O. 59,
June 22, 1865.)
RICHARD BATES.
Seaman of the U.S.S. _De Soto_; for heroic conduct in rescuing from
drowning James Rose and John Russell, seamen of the U.S.S. _Winooski_,
off Eastport, Me., May 10, 1866. (G.O. 77, August 1, 1866.)
PHILIP BAZAAR.
Ordinary seaman on board the U.S.S. _Santiago de Cuba_; was one of the
boat's crew detailed for General Terry. The five men forming this
boat's crew were represented to have been the only men who entered Fort
Fisher in the assault from the fleet January 15, 1865. (G.O. 59, June
22, 1865.)
HARRY C. BEASLEY.
Seaman on board the U.S.S. _Florida_; for extraordinary heroism in the
line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April
21, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)
FREDERICK BEHNE.
Fireman, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Iowa_, for
extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole
plate of boiler D on board that vessel January 25, 1905. (G.O. 182,
March 20, 1905.)
HEINRICH BEHNKE.
Fireman, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Iowa_, for
extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole
plate of boiler D on board that vessel January 25, 1905. (G.O. 182,
March 20, 1905.)
GEORGE BELL.
Captain of the afterguard on board of the U.S.S. _Santee_; was pilot of
the boat engaged in cutting out the rebel armed schooner _Royal Yacht_
from Galveston Bay November 7, 1861, and evinced more coolness, in
passing the four forts and the rebel steamer _General Rusk_, than was
ever before witnessed by his commanding officer. "Although severely
wounded in the encounter, he displayed extraordinary courage under the
most painful and trying circumstances." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)
W. H. BELPITT.
Captain of afterguard on the U.S.S. _Monocacy_, for jumping overboard
from that vessel at Foochow, China, on the morning of October 7, 1884,
and sustaining, until picked up, a Chinaman who had been thrown into
the water by the capsizing of a canoe. (Letter No. 126, October 27,
1884, Lieutenant Commander Iverson, United States Navy.)
JAMES H. BENNETT.
Chief boatswain's mate, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_, for
extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading
from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy.
(G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
JAMES BENSON.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Ossipee_, June 20, 1872; at the imminent
risk of his life, jumped into the sea, when the ship was going at a
speed of 4 knots, and endeavored to save John K. Smith, landsman, of
the same vessel, from drowning. (G.O. 180, October 10, 1872.)
MAJ. RANDOLPH C. BERKELEY, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion;
was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in
leading his men through action. His cool judgment and courage and his
skill in handling his men in encountering and overcoming the
machine-gun and rifle fire down Cinco de Mayo and parallel streets
accounts for the small percentage of the losses of marines under his
command. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
ASA BETHAM.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Pontoosuc_; commended for gallantry,
skill, and coolness in action during the operations in and about Cape
Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to January 22, 1865,
and resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington. (G.O. 59,
June 22, 1865.)
ALBERT BEYER.
Coxswain, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
CHARLES J. BIBBER.
Gunner's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Agawam_; one of the crew of the
powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher December 23, 1864, for
which service he volunteered. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
JOHN F. BICKFORD.
Captain of top on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_ when she destroyed
the _Alabama_ off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864; "exhibited marked
coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by his divisional
officer." Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 45, December 31,
1864.)
RICHARD BINDER.
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, U.S.S. _Ticonderoga_, for
personal valor as captain of a gun at Fort Fisher, 1864 to 1865.
CHARLES F. BISHOP.
Quartermaster, second class, on board of the U.S.S. _Florida_, for
extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure
of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 21, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)
ERNEST H. BJORKMAN.
Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Leyden_, for heroism at
the time of the wreck of that vessel January 21, 1903. (G.O. 145,
December 26, 1903.)
WILLIAM BLAGEEN.
Ship's cook on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_ in the engagement in
Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; conspicuous for bravery, performing his
duty in the powder division, at a point where the ship was riddled very
much, and in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips, which were
twice cleared of men by bursting shells. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
ROBERT M. BLAIR.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Pontoosuc_; commended for
gallantry, skill, and coolness in action during the operations in and
about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to
January 22, 1865, and resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and
Wilmington. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
ROBERT BLAKE.
Contraband (colored) on board of the U.S.S. _Marblehead_ in the
engagement with the rebel batteries on Stono River December 25, 1863;
serving as a powder boy, displayed extraordinary courage, alacrity, and
intelligence in the discharge of his duties under trying circumstances,
and merited the admiration of all. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)
ROBERT BLUME.
Seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
EDWARD BOERS.
Seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Bennington_, for extraordinary
heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that
vessel at San Diego, Calif., July 21, 1905. (G.O. 13, January 5, 1906.)
FRANK BOIS.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Cincinnati_ in an attack on the
Vicksburg batteries May 27, 1863; coolness in making signals and in
nailing the flag to the stump of the forestaff under a heavy fire.
(G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)
WILLIAM BOND.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_ when she destroyed
the _Alabama_ off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864; "exhibited marked
coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by his divisional
officer." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
ROBERT E. BONNEY.
Chief water tender, serving on board the U.S.S. _Hopkins_; for
extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of
the accident to one of the boilers of that vessel February 14, 1910.
(G.O. 59, March 23, 1910.)
LIEUT. JOEL T. BOONE (M.C.), UNITED STATES NAVY.
"For extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity in
actual conflict with the enemy at and in the vicinity of Vierzy,
France, July 19, 1918. With absolute disregard for personal safety,
ever conscious and mindful of the suffering fallen, Surgeon Boone,
leaving the shelter of a ravine, went forward onto the open field where
there was no protection and, despite the extreme enemy fire of all
calibers, through a heavy mist of gas, applied dressings and first aid
to wounded marines. This occurred southeast of Vierzy, near the
cemetery, and on the road south from that town. When the dressings and
supplies had been exhausted, he went through a heavy barrage of
large-caliber shell, both high-explosive and gas, to replenish these
supplies, returning quickly with a side-car load, and administered them
in saving the lives of the wounded. A second trip, under the same
conditions and for the same purpose, was made by Surgeon Boone later
that day. He served with the Sixth Regiment United States Marines."
(Act of February 4, 1919.)
THOMAS BOURNE.
Seaman and gun captain on board of the U.S.S. _Varuna_ in the attacks
upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862; mentioned as having
done his "duty through the thickest of the fight with great coolness
and danger to the enemy." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
EDWARD R. BOWMAN.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Ticonderoga_ in the attacks on
Fort Fisher January 13 to 15, 1865; "commended for good conduct
throughout the action, in which he was badly wounded, and bore his
sufferings with great fortitude." (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
ERWIN J. BOYDSTON.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy at Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900.
Boydston assisted to erect barricades under a heavy fire. (G.O. 55,
July 19, 1901.)
ALEXANDER BRADLEY.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Wachusett_; jumped overboard off Cowes
August 7, 1872, in a strong tideway, to save Philip Cassidy, landsman,
of the U.S.S. _Wabash_, from drowning. (G.O. 180, October 10, 1872.)
AMOS BRADLEY.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Varuna_ in the attack upon Forts
Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862; "stood at the wheel the whole
time, although guns were raking the deck from behind him. His position
was one of the most responsible on the ship, and he did his duty to the
utmost." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
CHARLES BRADLEY.
Boatswain's mate; first captain of 9-inch gun on board of the U.S.S.
_Louisville_; especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery,
and coolness in action. (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
CHIEF GUNNER GEORGE BRADLEY, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of
the American naval forces at Vera Cruz in 1914. Chief Gunner Bradley
was then attached to the U.S.S. _Utah_, as a chief gunner's mate, and
was in charge of the ammunition party and special details at Vera Cruz.
(Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on October 4,
1923.) (G.O. 117, September 13, 1923.)
GEORGE F. BRADY.
Chief gunner's mate, serving on board the torpedo boat _Winslow_, for
gallant and conspicuous conduct in the action at Cardenas, Cuba, May
11, 1898. Brady's energy in assisting to sustain fire, his efforts to
repair the steering gear under fire, his promptness in maintaining
closed water-tight doors and hatches, was largely instrumental in
saving the vessel. (G.O. 497, September 3, 1898.)
JOHN BRAZELL.
Quartermaster on the U.S.S. _Richmond_; recommended for coolness and
good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of
August 5, 1864. He was on the _Brooklyn_ in the actions with Forts
Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, batteries below Vicksburg, and
present at the surrender of New Orleans. Joined the _Richmond_ in 1863.
(G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
HENRY BREAULT.
Torpedoman, second class, serving on the U.S. submarine _O-5_, for
heroism and devotion to duty at the time of the sinking of that vessel.
On the morning of October 28, 1923, the _O-5_ collided with the
steamship _Abangarez_ and sank in less than a minute. When the
collision occurred Breault was in the torpedo room. Upon reaching the
hatch he saw that the boat was rapidly sinking. Instead of jumping
overboard to save his own life, he returned to the torpedo room to the
rescue of a shipmate whom he knew was trapped in the boat, closing the
torpedo-room hatch on himself. Breault and Brown remained trapped in
this compartment until rescued by the salvage party 31 hours later.
(Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on March 8,
1924.) (G.O. 125, February 20, 1924.)
GEORGE BREEMAN.
Seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_, for extraordinary
heroism in the line of his profession at the time of the accidental
ignition of powder charges in the forward 13-inch turret on board that
vessel April 13, 1906. (G.O. 21, May 5, 1906.)
JOHN BREEN.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Commodore Perry_ in the attack
upon Franklin, Va., October 3, 1862; distinguished for his gallant
conduct. (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
CHRISTOPHER BRENNAN.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Mississippi_ (but belonging to the
_Colorado_) in the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson and New
Orleans, April 24 and 25, 1862; attracted the particular attention of
his commanding officer by his "courageous example to those around him.
Was the life and soul of the gun's crew." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)
PATRICK F. BRESNAHAN.
Water tender, serving on board the U.S.S. _Iowa_, for extraordinary
heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D
on board that vessel January 25, 1905. (G.O. 182, March 20, 1905.)
GEORGE W. BRIGHT.
Coal passer, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
ANDREW BRINN.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Mississippi_ in the attack on the Port
Hudson batteries night of March 14, 1863; commended for zeal and
courage displayed in the performance of unusual and trying service
while the vessel was aground and exposed to a heavy fire. (G.O. 17,
July 10, 1863.)
GEORGE F. BROCK.
Carpenter's mate, second class, serving on board the U.S.S.
_Bennington_, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the
explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., July 21,
1905. (G.O. 13, January 5, 1906.)
CHARLES BROWN.
Corporal, United States Marine Corps, U.S.S. _Colorado_, assisted in
capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the
Korean Fort June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)
JAMES BROWN.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Albatross_ in the action with
Fort De Russy May 4, 1863. After the steering wheel and wheel ropes had
been shot away, he stood on the gun platform of the quarter-deck,
exposing his person to a close fire of musketry from the shore, and
rendered invaluable assistance by his expert management of the
relieving tackles in extricating the vessel from a perilous position.
(G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)
JOHN BROWN.
Captain of afterguard on board of the U.S.S. _De Soto_; heroic conduct,
with two comrades, in rescuing from drowning James Rose and John
Russell, seamen, of the U.S.S. _Winooski_, off Eastport, Me., May 10,
1866. (G.O. 77, August 1, 1866.)
JOHN BROWN.
Captain of forecastle on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_, in the
engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; very conspicuous for bravery,
skill, coolness, and activity at his gun. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
ROBERT BROWN.
Captain of top on board the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5,
1864; commended for coolness and good conduct in the action in Mobile
Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He was on board the
_Westfield_ in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the
Chalmettes, and present at the surrender of New Orleans; also with the
batteries at Vicksburg. Joined the _Richmond_ in September, 1863. (G.O.
45, December 31, 1864.)
WILSON BROWN.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_ in the engagement in Mobile
Bay August 5, 1864; "was stationed at the shell whip on the berth deck.
A man was killed on the ladder above him and thrown with such violence
against Brown as to knock him into the hold, where he lay for a short
time senseless, but on recovering he immediately returned to his
station, though, besides himself, only one of the original six
belonging there had escaped." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
WILLIAM H. BROWN.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_ in the engagement in Mobile
Bay August 5, 1864; conspicuous for bravery, performing his duty in the
powder division, at a point where the ship was riddled very much, and
in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips, which were twice cleared
of men by bursting shells. Was also wounded. (G.O. 45, December 31,
1864.)
WILLIAM P. BROWNELL.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Benton_; conspicuous for skill and
courage as captain of 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf, May 3,
1863, and Vicksburg, May 22, 1863, also in serving at Battery Benton
before Vicksburg. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)
HENRY BRUTSCHE.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Tacony_. At the capture of Plymouth
October 31, 1864, he landed and spiked a loaded 9-inch gun under a
sharp fire of musketry. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
LIEUT. COMMANDER ALLEN BUCHANAN, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914; commanded First Seaman Regiment; was in both days'
fighting and almost continually under fire from soon after landing,
about noon of the 21st, until we were in possession of the city, about
noon of the 22d. His duties required him to be at points of great
danger in directing his officers and men, and he exhibited conspicuous
courage, coolness, and skill in his conduct of the fighting. Upon his
courage and skill depended, in great measure, success or failure. His
responsibilities were great, and he met them in a manner worthy of
commendation. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
DAVID M. BUCHANAN.
Apprentice serving on board of the U.S.S. _Saratoga_. On the morning of
July 15, 1879, while that vessel was anchored off the Battery, New York
Harbor, Robert Lee Robey, apprentice, fell overboard from the afterpart
of the ship. The tide was running strong ebb at the time, and Robey,
not being an expert swimmer, was in danger of drowning. Buchanan
instantly sprang over the rail after him, without hesitating an instant
to remove even a portion of his clothing. They were later picked up by
the ship's boat. (G.O. 246, July 22, 1879.)
JAMES BUCK.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_ in the attack upon
Forts Jackson and St. Philip and at the taking of New Orleans April 24
and 25, 1862. "Stationed at the wheel. Early in the fight was painfully
wounded by a heavy splinter, but for seven hours stood bravely at his
post, refusing to go below until positively ordered to do so. Next
morning stole to his station and steered the ship over eight hours."
Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
HOWARD M. BUCKLEY.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy in battles while with the Eighth Army Corps on
the 25th, 27th, 29th of March, and the 4th of April, 1899. (G.O. 55,
July 19, 1901.)
THOMAS BURKE.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _De Soto_; heroic conduct, with two
comrades, in rescuing from drowning James Rose and John Russell,
seamen, of the U.S.S. _Winooski_, off Eastport, Me., May 10, 1866.
(G.O. 77, August 1, 1866.)
JAMES BURNES.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for bravery in crossing the river
at Tientsin, June 20, 1900, in a small boat with three other men under
a heavy fire and assisting to destroy building occupied by the enemy.
(G.O. 84, March 22, 1902.)
JOHN M. BURNS.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_ in the engagement in Mobile
Bay, August 5, 1864; severely wounded and sent below under the
surgeon's charge; would not remain unemployed, but assisted the powder
division until the action was over. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
ALBERT BURTON.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Wabash_; mentioned for gallant conduct
in the assault on Fort Fisher January 15, 1865, and as having entered
the stockade. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
MAJ. SMEDLEY D. BUTLER, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, April 22,
1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He
exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of
the 22d and in the final occupation of the city. (G.O. 177, December 4,
1915.)
SECOND MEDAL.
"On November 17, 1915, it was planned to attack Fort Riviere, Haiti,
with a force made up of detachments from the Fifth, Thirteenth,
Twenty-third Companies, and the marine detachment and sailors from the
_Connecticut_. Fort Riviere was an old French bastion fort, about 200
feet on the side, with thick walls of brick and stone, the walls being
loopholed. The original entrance had been on the northern side, but had
been blocked, a small breach in the southern wall being used in its
stead. As this breach in the wall was the only entrance to the fort, it
was naturally covered by the defenders on the inside, making passage
through it into the fort a most hazardous undertaking for the leading
men. Notwithstanding the fact that the fire of the Cacos was constantly
passing through this hole in the wall, Sergt. Ross L. Iams, Fifth
Company, unhesitatingly jumped through, closely followed by Pvt. Samuel
Gross of the Twenty-third company. A mêlée then ensued inside of the
fort for about 10 minutes, the Cacos fighting desperately with rifles,
clubs, stones, etc., during which several jumped from the walls in an
effort to escape, but were shot by the automatic guns of the Fifth
Company and by the Thirteenth Company advancing to the attack."
It is urged that Maj. Smedley D. Butler be given a medal of honor for
his conspicuous bravery during the assault on Fort Riviere. Two men
entered ahead of him, doing so to prevent him from being the first.
Theirs was devotion to him, while his action was devotion to duty. The
assault inside the fort was made by 23 men with the knowledge that no
quarter would be given them.
WILLIAM ROBERT BUTTON.
Corporal, United States Marine Corps. "For extraordinary heroism and
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in actual conflict with the enemy
near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti, on the night of October
31-November 1, 1919, resulting in the death of Charlemange Peralte, the
supreme bandit chief in the Republic of Haiti, and the killing and
capture and dispersal of about 1,200 of his outlaw followers. Corpl.
William R. Button not only distinguished himself by his excellent
judgment and leadership but unhesitatingly exposed himself to great
personal danger; and the slightest error would have forfeited not only
his life but the lives of the detachments of gendarmerie under his
command. The successful termination of his mission will undoubtedly
prove of untold value to the Republic of Haiti." (G.O. 536, June 10,
1920.)
GEORGE BUTTS.
Gunner's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Signal_, which vessel was
attacked by field batteries and sharpshooters and destroyed in Red
River May 5, 1864. "He was on the sick list, but did duty during the
whole of the engagement." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
JAMES BYRNES.
Boatswain's mate; first captain of 9-inch gun on board of the U.S.S.
_Louisville_; "especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery,
and coolness in action." Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 11,
April 3, 1863.)
THOMAS CAHEY.
Seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Petrel_, for heroism and
gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life to danger for the saving of
others on the occasion of the fire on board said vessel March 31, 1901.
(G.O. 85, March 22, 1902.)
ALBERT R. CAMPBELL.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy in the advance on Tientsin June 21, 1900. (G.O.
55, July 19, 1901.)
DANIEL CAMPBELL.
Private, United States Marine Corps, serving on board the U.S.S.
_Marblehead_, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the
cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire
of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
WILLIAM CAMPBELL.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Ticonderoga_, in the attacks
on Fort Fisher December 24 and 25, 1864, and January 13, 14, and 15,
1865. "Commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun."
(G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
TEDFORD H. CANN.
Seaman, United States Naval Reserve Force, serving on board the U.S.S.
_May_, for courageous conduct on November 5, 1917, for finding leak in
flooded compartment, closing same at peril of his life, and thereby
unquestionably saving the ship. (G.O. 366, February 11, 1918.)
JAMES CAREY.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Huron_; saving three shipmates from
drowning.
WILLIAM I. CARR.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy at Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900.
(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
WILLIAM M. CARR.
Master-at-arms on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5,
1864; commended for coolness, energy, and zeal in the action of Mobile
Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. Volunteered to
direct, under the orders of the commander of the division, the passing
of shells from the shell rooms in addition to his duties connected with
the care of lights, which he performed most satisfactorily; has been
master-at-arms on board the _Richmond_ since September, 1860; was in
the actions with Fort McRee; at the Head of the Passes of the
Mississippi; Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the Chalmettes; the rebel
ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans; Vicksburg; Port Hudson; and
present at the surrender of New Orleans. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
JOSEPH E. CARTER.
Blacksmith, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
MICHAEL CASSIDY.
Landsman on board the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_ in the engagement in Mobile
Bay August 5, 1864; first sponger of a gun. Displayed great coolness
and exemplary behavior, eliciting the applause of his officers and the
gun's crew. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
LIEUT. GUY W. S. CASTLE, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914. Was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion.
Was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in
leading his men through action. In seizing the customhouse he
encountered for many hours the heaviest and most pernicious concealed
fire of the entire day, but his courage and coolness under trying
conditions was marked. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
JOHN H. CATHERWOOD.
Ordinary seaman, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the
line of his profession while operating against outlaws on the island of
Basilan, P.I., September 24, 1911. (G.O. 138, December 13, 1911.)
MAJ. ALBERTUS W. CATLIN, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, April 22,
1914. Was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He
exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of
the 22d and in the final occupation of the city. (G.O. 177, December 4,
1915.)
THOMAS CAVANAUGH.
Fireman, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Potomac_, for
extraordinary heroism in line of duty, volunteering to enter the
fireroom filled with live steam and open the auxiliary valve at the
time of the accident to the forward boiler of that vessel, en route
from Cat Island to Nassau, on the night of November 14, 1898. After
repeated attempts, enveloped from head to feet in wet blankets and wet
towels over his face, he succeeded in getting the valve open and thus
relieving the vessel from further danger. (G.O. 503, December 13,
1898.)
LEONARD CHADWICK.
Apprentice, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_, for
extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading
from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy.
(G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
JAMES B. CHANDLER.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;
commended for coolness and good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay, on
the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He deserves especial notice
for having come off the sick list and going to and remaining at his
quarters during the entire action. Joined the _Brooklyn_ in November,
1861; was in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the
Chalmettes; batteries below Vicksburg; and present at the surrender of
New Orleans. Joined the _Richmond_ in September, 1863. (G.O. 45,
December 31, 1864.)
AUGUST CHANDRON.
Seaman apprentice, second class, of the U.S.S. _Quinnebaug_; for
jumping overboard from that vessel at Alexandria, Egypt, on the morning
of November 21, 1885, and, with the aid of Hugh Miller, boatswain's
mate, rescuing from drowning William Evans, ordinary seaman. (Letter,
Capt. N. Ludlow, U.S.N., No. 8326/B, November 21, 1885.)
LOUIS G. CHAPUT.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_ in the engagement in
Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; remained at his gun after he was severely
wounded until relieved by another person; was then taken below, and
after reporting to the surgeon, returned to his station at the gun and
resumed his duties till the action was over, and was then carried
below. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
GEORGE CHARETTE.
Gunner's mate, first class, United States Navy, for extraordinary
heroism in connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. _Merrimac_, at the
entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, on the night of June 2,
1898, under heavy fire from the Spanish batteries. (G.O. 529, November
2, 1899.)
JOHN P. CHATHAM.
Gunner's mate, second class, United States Navy, for distinguished
conduct in the presence of the enemy, in battles on the 13th, 20th,
21st, and 22d of June, 1900, while with the relief expedition of the
allied forces in China. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
EDWARD A. CLARY.
Water tender, serving on board the U.S.S. _Hopkins_, for extraordinary
heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of the accident
to one of the boilers of that vessel February 14, 1910. (G.O. 59, March
23, 1910.)
JOSEPH CLANCY.
Chief boatswain's mate, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct
in the presence of the enemy in battles on the 13th, 20th, 21st, and
22d of June, 1900, while with the relief expedition of the allied
forces in China. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
CLAUS K. R. CLAUSEN.
Coxswain, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in connection
with the sinking of the U.S.S. _Merrimac_, at the entrance to the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba on the night of June 2, 1898, under heavy
fire from the Spanish batteries. (G.O. 529, November 2, 1899.)
JOHN J. CLAUSEY.
Chief gunner's mate, serving on board the U.S.S. _Bennington_, for
extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a
boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., July 21, 1905. (G.O. 13,
January 5, 1906.)
ROBERT T. CLIFFORD.
Master-at-arms on board of the U.S.S. _Monticello_; volunteered for
duty on four occasions of danger, and was particularly conspicuous in
charging a rebel force near New Topsail Inlet, N.C., August 22, 1863,
and in destroying a rebel schooner. Promoted to acting master's mate.
(G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
PATRICK COLBERT.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Commodore Hull_. At the capture of
Plymouth, October 31, 1864, was captain of the forward pivot gun.
Although painfully wounded by a shell, which killed a comrade at his
side, he remained at his post until the close of the action, and
appeared as cool during the engagement as if at target practice. (G.O.
45, December 31, 1864.)
JOHN COLEMAN.
Private, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Colorado_,
fighting hand to hand with the enemy and saving the life of Alexander
McKenzie, Korea, June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)
DENNIS CONLAN.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Agawam_; one of the crew of the powder
boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher December 23, 1864, for which
service he volunteered. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
MICHAEL CONNOLLY.
Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Plymouth_; gallantry in
rescuing a citizen from drowning in the harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia,
on the 7th of August, 1876. (G.O. 218, August 24, 1876.)
THOMAS CONNOR.
Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Minnesota_. In the assault on
Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865, charged up the palisades and remained
there when others were seized with a panic. He, with others, brought
off a wounded officer from the field. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
WILLIAM C. CONNOR.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Howquah_ on the occasion of
the destruction of the blockade runner _Lynx_, off Wilmington,
September 25, 1864, at night. Performed his duty faithfully under the
most trying circumstances, standing firmly at his post in the midst of
a cross fire from the rebel shore batteries and our own vessels. (G.O.
45, December 31, 1864.)
JAMES COONEY.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
Battle of Tientsin, July 13, 1900. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
THOMAS C. COONEY.
Chief machinist, serving on board the U.S. torpedo boat _Winslow_, for
gallant and conspicuous conduct in the action at Cardenas, Cuba, May
11, 1898. Cooney's promptness in extinguishing fires in boiler pierced
by shell saved boiler tubes from burning out. (G.O. 497, September 3,
1898.)
JOHN COOPER.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_, in the engagement in Mobile
Bay, August 5, 1864. Very conspicuous for bravery, skill, coolness, and
activity at his gun. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
SECOND MEDAL.
Quartermaster on Acting Rear Admiral Thatcher's staff. During the
terrific fire at Mobile, on the 26th of April, 1865, at the risk of
being blown to pieces by exploding shells, he advanced through the
burning locality, rescued a wounded man from certain death, and bore
him on his back to a place of safety. Entitled to wear a bar attached
to the ribbon of the medal he had already received at Mobile Bay,
August 5, 1864. (G.O. 62, June 29, 1865.)
DEMETRI CORAHORGI.
Fireman, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Iowa_, for
extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole
plate of boiler D on board that vessel, January 25, 1905. (G.O. 182,
March 20, 1905.)
THOMAS E. CORCORAN.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Cincinnati_, in an attack on the
Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863; conspicuous for coolness and bravery
under a severely accurate fire. "This is no ordinary case of
performance of duty." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)
WILLIAM COREY.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Plymouth_; heroic conduct in
endeavoring to save the life of one of the crew of the _Plymouth_, who
had fallen overboard from aloft, at the navy yard, New York, July 26,
1876. (G.O. 215, August 9, 1876.)
LIEUT. COMMANDER WILLIAM M. CORRY, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For heroic service in attempting to rescue a brother officer from a
flame-enveloped airplane. On October 2, 1920, an airplane in which
Lieut. Commander Corry was a passenger crashed and burst into flames.
He was thrown 30 feet clear of the plane and though injured rushed back
to the burning machine and endeavored to release the pilot. In so doing
he sustained serious burns, from which he died four days later.
JOHN COSTELLO.
Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_; gallantry in
rescuing from drowning a landsman of that vessel, at Philadelphia, on
the 16th of July, 1876. (G.O. 214, July 27, 1876.)
PETER COTTON.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Baron DeKalk_; mentioned by his
commanding officer for having "distinguished himself in various
actions." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
H. C. COURTNEY.
Seaman on board the U.S. training ship _Portsmouth_; for jumping
overboard from that vessel at the Washington Navy Yard, February 7,
1882, and rescuing from drowning Charles Taliaferro, jack-of-the-dust.
(G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)
LIEUT. (JUNIOR GRADE) GEORGE M. COURTS, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April
21 and 22, 1914; was under fire, eminent and conspicuous in the
performance of his duties; had well qualified himself by thorough study
during his years of duty in Mexico to deal with the conditions of this
engagement, and his services were of great value. He twice volunteered
and passed in an open boat through the zone of fire to convey important
orders to the _Chester_, then under a severe fire. (G.O. 177, December
4, 1915.)
JESSIE W. COVINGTON.
Ship's cook, third class, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism
following internal explosion of the _Florence H._, on April 17, 1918.
The sea in the vicinity of wreckage was covered by a mass of boxes of
smokeless powder, which were repeatedly exploding. Jessie W. Covington,
of the U.S.S. _Stewart_, plunged overboard to rescue a survivor who was
surrounded by powder boxes and too exhausted to help himself, fully
realizing that similar powder boxes in the vicinity were continually
exploding and that he was thereby risking his life in saving the life
of this man. (G.O. 403, June 8, 1918.)
CHIEF GUNNER ROBERT EDWARD COX, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For extraordinary heroism on U.S.S. _Missouri_, April 13, 1904. While
at target practice off Pensacola, Fla., an accident occurred in the
after turret of the _Missouri_ whereby the lives of 5 officers and 28
men were lost. The ship was in imminent danger of destruction by
explosion, and the prompt action of Cox and two gunners' mates caused
the fire to be brought under control, and the loss of the _Missouri_,
together with her crew, was averted. (G.O. 43, April 14, 1921.) (Medal
presented by President Harding.)
T. CRAMEN.
Boatswain's mate of the U.S. training ship _Portsmouth_; for jumping
overboard from that vessel at the Washington Navy Yard, February 7,
1882, and rescuing from drowning Charles Taliaferro, jack-of-the-dust.
(G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)
ALEXANDER CRAWFORD.
Fireman on board of the U.S.S. _Wyalusing_; volunteered May 25, 1864,
in a night attempt to destroy the rebel ram _Albemarle_, in Roanoke
River, and, although it was unsuccessful, he displayed courage, zeal,
and unwearied exertion on the occasion. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
WILLIAM J. CREELMAN.
Landsman, United States Navy, attached to the U.S.S. _Maine_;
distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in the line of his
profession in an attempt to save life at sea, February, 1897.
GEORGE CREGAN.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Florida_; for extraordinary heroism in
the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico,
April 21, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)
THOMAS CRIPPS.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5,
1864; commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in
the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864.
He was on the _Brooklyn_ in the actions with Forts Jackson and St.
Philip; the Chalmette batteries; batteries below Vicksburg; and present
at the surrender of New Orleans. Joined the _Richmond_ in September,
1863. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
WILLIE CRONAN.
Boatswain's mate, second class, serving on board the U.S.S.
_Bennington_, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the
explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., July 21,
1905. (G.O. 13, January 5, 1906.)
CORNELIUS CRONIN.
Chief quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay,
August 5, 1864; commended for coolness and close attention to duty in
looking out for signals and steering the ship in the action in Mobile
Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He has been in the
naval service eight years. Joined the _Brooklyn_ in December, 1861; was
in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip and with the rebel
ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans; was in the action with the
Chalmette batteries; present at the surrender of New Orleans; and in
the attack on the batteries below Vicksburg, in 1862. Joined the
_Richmond_ in September, 1863. Afterwards appointed a gunner in the
Navy. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
WILLIAM A. CROUSE.
Water tender, serving on board the U.S.S. _Concord_, for especially
brave and praiseworthy conduct in line of duty, hauling fires at the
time of the blowing out of a lower manhole plate joint on boiler B on
board of that vessel off Cavite, Manila Bay, P.I., May 21, 1898. The
atmosphere in which Crouse was obliged to work was very hot and filled
with vapor, necessitating the playing of water into the fireroom from a
hose. (G.O. 502, December 14, 1898.)
LOUIS CUKELA.
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps. "For extraordinary heroism in
action in the Forest de Retz, near Viller Cottertes, France, July 18,
1918. Sergeant Cukela advanced alone against an enemy's strong point
that was holding up his line, worked his way to its rear, and by the
use of German hand grenades attacked and captured two machine guns and
four men." (Act of February 4, 1919.)
GEORGE W. CUTTER.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Powhatan_; jumped overboard at
Norfolk, May 27, 1872, and aided in saving one of the crew of that
vessel from drowning. (G.O. 176, July 9, 1872.)
JOHN O. DAHLGREN.
Corporal, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy at the Battle of Peking, China, June 20 to July
16, 1900. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
DANIEL DALY.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished and gallant
conduct in the presence of the enemy in the Battle of Peking, China,
August 14, 1900. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
SECOND MEDAL.
Gunnery sergeant, United States Marine Corps. "On October 22, 1915,
Captain Upshur, First Lieutenant Ostermann, First Lieutenant Miller,
Assistant Surgeon Borden, and 35 enlisted men of the Fifteenth Company
of Marines, all mounted, left Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a six-day
reconnaissance. After dark on the evening of October 24, while crossing
river in deep ravine, the detachment was suddenly fired upon from three
sides by about 400 Cacos concealed in bushes about 100 yards from fort.
The marine detachment fought its way forward to a good position, which
it maintained during the night, although subjected to a continuous fire
from the Cacos. At daybreak the marines, in three squads, commanded by
Captain Upshur, Lieutenant Ostermann, and Gunnery Sergeant Daly,
advanced in three different directions, surprising and scattering the
Cacos in all directions. The expeditionary commander commented on the
gallantry displayed by the officers and men of this detachment in the
following language:
"The action of 35 men in the attack made upon them during the night
of October 24 can not be commended too highly. It is true that
these men were in pitch darkness, surrounded by ten times their
number and fighting for their lives, but the manner in which they
fought during that long night, the steady, cool discipline that
prevented demoralization, is remarkable. Had one squad failed, not
one man of the party would have lived to tell the story. The actual
assault upon the enemy, made in three different directions and
beginning as soon as the light permitted them to see, was splendid.
It meant success or utter annihilation. It succeeded, thanks to
the splendid examples given by the officers and noncommissioned
officers, supported by the men. Upshur and Ostermann advancing from
two directions captured Fort Dipitie with a total of 13 marines,
putting garrison to flight. Demolished and burned fort. All three
squads burned all houses from which fire had been coming. I
believe, therefore, that Capt. William P. Upshur, First Lieut.
Edward A. Ostermann, and Gunnery Sergt. Daniel Daly should be given
medals of honor for this particular engagement and the work of the
following day.
"On November 17, 1915, it was planned to attack Fort Riviere,
Haiti, with a force made up of detachments from the Fifth,
Thirteenth, Twenty-third Companies, and the marine detachment and
sailors from the _Connecticut_. Fort Riviere was an old French
bastion fort, about 200 feet on the side, with thick walls of brick
and stone, the walls being loopholed. The original entrance had
been on the northern side, but had been blocked, a small breach in
the southern wall being used in its stead. As this breach in the
wall was the only entrance to the fort, it was naturally covered by
the defenders on the inside, making passage through it into the
fort a most hazardous undertaking for the leading men.
Notwithstanding the fact that the fire of the Cacos was constantly
passing through this hole in the wall, Sergt. Ross L. Iams, Fifth
Company, unhesitatingly jumped through, closely followed by Pvt.
Samuel Gross, of the Twenty-third Company. A mêlée then ensued
inside of the fort for about 10 minutes, the Cacos fighting
desperately with rifles, clubs, stones, etc., during which several
jumped from the walls in an effort to escape, but were shot by the
automatic guns of the Fifth Company and by the Thirteenth Company
advancing to the attack."
Gunnery Sergt. Daniel Daly, Fifteenth Company, during the operations
was the most conspicuous figure among the enlisted personnel.
HENRY W. DAVIS.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy at Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900.
(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
JOHN DAVIS.
Ordinary seaman; for jumping overboard from the U.S.S. _Trenton_, at
Toulon, France, February, 1881, and rescuing from drowning Augustus
Ohlensen, coxswain. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)
JOHN DAVIS.
Quarter gunner on board of the U.S.S. _Valley City_, in the attack on
the enemy's vessels and a fort near Elizabeth City, N.C., February 10,
1862. When the vessel was on fire near the magazine, he seated himself
on an open barrel of powder as the only means to keep the fire out.
(G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
JOHN DAVIS.
Gunner's mate, third class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_,
for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading
from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy.
(G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
JOSEPH H. DAVIS.
Landsman on the U.S. receiving ship _Dale_, for jumping from the
ferryboat while off the wharf at Norfolk, Va., and rescuing from
drowning John Norman, seaman, January 22, 1886. (See letter Mate J. W.
Baxter, United States Navy, No. 8985, January 25, 1886.)
RAYMOND E. DAVIS.
Quartermaster, third class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Bennington_,
for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a
boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., July 21, 1905. (G.O. 13,
January 5, 1906.)
SAMUEL W. DAVIS.
Ordinary seaman, on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_, in the engagement
in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; displayed much courage, bravery, and
coolness in acting as a lookout for torpedoes and other obstructions.
(G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
CHARLES DEAKIN.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August
5, 1864; commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in
the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864.
He deserves special notice for his good example and zeal in going to
and remaining at his quarters during the whole action, although quite
sick. He has been in the naval service six years; was on board the
_Brooklyn_ in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and with
the rebel ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans; was in the action
with the Chalmette batteries; present at the surrender of New Orleans;
and on board the _Brooklyn_ in the attack upon the batteries below
Vicksburg in 1862. Joined the _Richmond_ in September, 1863. (G.O. 45,
December 31, 1864.)
PERCY A. DECKER.
Boatswain's mate, second class, on board of the U.S.S. _Florida_; for
extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure
of Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 21, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)
OSBORN DEIGNAN.
Coxswain, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in connection
with the sinking of the U.S.S. _Merrimac_, at the entrance to the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba, on the night of June 2, 1898, under heavy
fire from the Spanish batteries. (G.O. 529, November 2, 1899.)
LORENZO DEMMING.
Landsman on board of the U.S. picket boat _No. 1_, which destroyed the
rebel ram _Albemarle_ at Plymouth, N.C., October 27, 1864. (G. O. 45,
December 31, 1864.)
JOHN DEMPSEY.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_; gallant conduct in jumping
overboard from the _Kearsarge_, at Shanghai, China, on the 23d of
January, 1875, and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that
vessel.
JOHN DEMPSTER.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _New Ironsides_; commended for highly
meritorious conduct during the several engagements with Fort Fisher in
December, 1864, and January, 1865. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
MICHAEL DENEEF.
Captain of top on board of the U.S.S. _Swatara_; gallant conduct in
jumping overboard at Para, Brazil, December 1, 1875, and rescuing one
of the crew of that vessel from drowning. (G.O. 201, January 18, 1876.)
AUSTIN DENHAM.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Kansas_; displayed great coolness and
self-possession at the time Commander A. F. Crosman and others were
drowned near Greytown, Nicaragua, April 12, 1872, and by extraordinary
heroism and personal exertion prevented greater loss of life. (G.O.
176, July 9, 1872.)
J. HENRY DENIG.
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S.
_Brooklyn_, in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864.
Conspicuous good conduct at his gun. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
RICHARD DENNIS.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_, in the engagement
in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. Displayed much courage, bravery, and
coolness in operating the torpedo catcher and assisting in working the
bow chaser. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
WILLIAM DENSMORE.
Chief boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay,
August 5, 1864; commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a
gun in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August
5, 1864. He has been in the naval service 12 years; was on board the
ship _St. Louis_, blockading off Pensacola and Head of the Passes of
the Mississippi, until the expiration of his service in 1861; reshipped
the same year and joined the _Brooklyn_; was in the actions with Forts
Jackson and St. Philip and with the rebel ironclads and gunboats below
New Orleans; was in the action with the Chalmette batteries; present at
the surrender of New Orleans; and on board the _Brooklyn_ in the attack
upon the batteries below Vicksburg in 1862. Joined the _Richmond_ in
September, 1863. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
ABRAHAM DE SOMERS.
Chief turret captain on board of the U.S.S. _Utah_, for extraordinary
heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz,
Mexico, April 21 and 22, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)
BARTHOLOMEW DIGGINS.
Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Hartford_, for gallant
conduct in the presence of the enemy during the action against Fort
Morgan and the enemy's vessels in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. (G.O.
391, November 12, 1891.)
JOHN DITZENBACK.
Quartermaster on board the U.S. monitor _Neosho_. During the engagement
at Bells Mills, on the Cumberland River, near Nashville, Tenn.,
December 6, 1864, the flag and signal staffs of the _Neosho_ were shot
away and the flag lay drooping over the wheelhouse. Under the fire of
the enemy's artillery and musketry, this man went out of the pilot
house, recovered the flag, and tied it to the stump of the main signal
staff, the highest mast remaining, being assisted by Pilot John H.
Ferrell. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
JOHN DONNELLY.
Ordinary seaman on board the U.S.S. _Metacomet_; was one of the boat's
crew which, in charge of Acting Ensign H. C. Neilds, United States
Navy, went to the rescue of the officers and crew of the U.S. monitor
_Tecumseh_ when that vessel was sunk by a torpedo in passing the forts
in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864. This boat's crew, under their brave and
gallant leader, went within a few hundred yards of one of the forts,
under a fire which Admiral Farragut expressed as "one of the most
galling" he ever saw, and succeeded in rescuing from death 10 of the
crew of the _Tecumseh_. Their conduct elicited the admiration of both
friend and foe. (G.O. 71, January 15, 1866.)
WILLIAM DOOLEN.
Coal heaver on board the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;
commended for coolness and good conduct and for refusing to leave his
station as shot and shell passer after having been knocked down and
badly wounded in the head by splinters; and upon going to quarters the
second time he was found at his station nobly doing his duty in the
action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He
was in Fort Pickens when it was bombarded by the rebels; was on board
the _Brooklyn_ in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the
Chalmettes; the rebel ironclad and gunboats below New Orleans; the
batteries below Vicksburg; and present at the surrender of New Orleans.
(G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
JOHN J. DORAN.
Boatswain's mate, second class, serving on board the U.S.S.
_Marblehead_, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the
cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under heavy fire of
the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
JOHN DORMAN.
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Carondelet_; although several times
wounded in various actions, has invariably returned to duty, presenting
an example of constancy and devotion to the flag. (G.O. 32, April 18,
1864.)
JAMES DOUGHERTY.
Private, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Benicia_;
attack on and capture of the Korean forts June 11, 1871, for seeking
out and killing the commanding officer of the Korean forces. (G.O. 169,
February 8, 1872.)
PATRICK DOUGHERTY.
Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_; in the engagement in
Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, took the place of the powder boy at his
gun, without orders, when the powder boy was disabled; kept up a
supply, and showed much zeal in his new capacity. (G.O. 45, December
31, 1864.)
HENRY DOW.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Cincinnati_, in an attack on
the Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863; conspicuous for coolness and
bravery under a severely accurate fire. "This was no ordinary case of
performance of duty." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)
LIEUT. NIELS DRUSTRUP, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of
the naval forces at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on April 21, 1914. For several
hours Drustrup was in charge of an advanced barricade under a heavy
fire, and not only displayed utmost ability as a leader of men but
exerted a great steadying influence on the men around him. Lieutenant
Drustrup was then attached to the U.S.S. _Utah_ as a chief turret
captain. (G.O. 131, July 17, 1924.)
FRANK DU MOULIN.
Apprentice on board of the U.S.S. _Sabine_. On the 5th of September,
1867, he jumped overboard and saved from drowning Apprentice D'Orsay,
who had fallen from the mizzen topmast rigging of the _Sabine_, in New
London Harbor, and was rendered helpless by striking the mizzen rigging
and boat davit in the fall. (G.O. 84, October --, 1867.)
ADAM DUNCAN.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August
5, 1864; commended for coolness and good conduct as captain of a gun in
the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864.
He has been six years in the naval service; was on board the _Brooklyn_
in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip and with the rebel
ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans; was in the action with the
Chalmette batteries; present at the surrender of New Orleans; and on
board the _Brooklyn_ in the attack upon the batteries below Vicksburg
in 1862. Joined the _Richmond_ in September, 1863. (G.O. 45, December
31, 1864.)
JAMES K. L. DUNCAN.
Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Fort Hindman_. During the
engagement near Harrisonburg, La., March 2, 1864, a shell burst in the
muzzle of one of the guns of the vessel, setting fire to the tie of a
cartridge which had just been put in the gun. Duncan immediately seized
the burning cartridge, removed it from the gun, and threw it overboard.
(G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)
WILLIAM DUNN.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Monadnock_. In the several
attacks upon Fort Fisher, December 24 and 25, 1864, and January 13, 14,
and 15, 1865, he was stationed at the lead. His attention to duty was
constant, and his cheerfulness, coolness, and disdain of shelter
attracted the notice of all on deck. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
RICHARD D. DUNPHY.
Coal heaver on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_; lost both arms during
the engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864.
AUSTIN J. DURNEY.
Blacksmith, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
CAPT. JESSE F. DYER, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914; was in both days' fighting, at the head of his company,
and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with
skill and courage. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
JOHN EDWARDS.
Captain of top on board of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_; in the engagement
in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; second captain of a gun; although
wounded, would not, when ordered, go below to the surgeon, but took the
place of the first captain during the remainder of the battle. (G.O.
45, December 31, 1864.)
LIEUT. COMMANDER WALTER ATLEE EDWARDS, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For heroism in rescuing 482 men, women, and children from the French
military transport _Vinh-Long_, destroyed by fire in the Sea of
Marmora, Turkey, on December 16, 1922. Lieut. Commander Edwards,
commanding the U.S.S. _Bainbridge_, placed his vessel alongside the bow
of the transport and, in spite of several violent explosions which
occurred on the burning vessel, maintained his ship in that position
until all who were alive were taken on board. Of a total of 495 on
board, 482 were rescued by his coolness, judgment, and professional
skill, which were combined with a degree of heroism that must reflect
new glory on the United States Navy. (Medal presented by President
Coolidge at the White House on February 2, 1924.) (G.O. No. 123,
February 4, 1924.)
JOHN EGLIT.
Seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
JOHN W. EHLE.
Fireman, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Concord_, for
especially brave and praiseworthy conduct in line of duty, assisting to
haul fires at the time of the blowing out of a lower manhole-plate
joint on boiler B on board that vessel off Cavite, Manila Bay, P.I.,
May 21, 1898. The atmosphere in which Ehle was obliged to work was very
hot and filled with vapor, necessitating the playing of water into the
fireroom from a hose. (G.O. 502, December 14, 1898.)
HENRY A. EILERS.
Gunner's mate, serving on board the U.S.S. _Philadelphia_; for
extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on the occasion of
the sham attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md., September 17, 1892, in
remaining at his post in the magazine and stamping out the burning
particles of a prematurely exploded cartridge, which were blown down
the chute. (G.O. 404, November 22, 1892.)
SURG. MIDDLETON S. ELLIOTT, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April
21 and 22, 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in the efficient
establishment and operation of the base hospital and in his cool
judgment and courage in supervising first-aid stations on the firing
line and removing the wounded. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
WALTER ELMORE.
Landsman on board the U.S.S. _Gettysburg_; for jumping overboard and
saving from drowning Wallace Febrey, landsman, while that vessel was
under way at sea in latitude 36° 58´ N., longitude 3° 44´ E., on
October 1, 1878.
THOMAS ENGLISH.
Signal quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _New Ironsides_; commended
for highly meritorious conduct during the several engagements with Fort
Fisher in December, 1864, and January, 1865. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
JOHN ENRIGHT.
Landsman of the U.S.S. _Ranger_; for jumping overboard from that vessel
and rescuing from drowning John Bell, ordinary seaman, and George
Svensson, ordinary seaman, off Ensenada, Mexico, January 18, 1886.
JOHN P. ERICKSON.
Captain of forecastle on board of the U.S.S. _Pontoosuc_; commended for
gallantry, skill, and coolness in action during the operations in and
about Cape Fear River, which extended from December 24, 1864, to
January 22, 1865, and resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and
Wilmington. Was severely wounded in the naval assault upon Fort Fisher.
(G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
NICK ERICKSON.
Coxswain, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_, for extraordinary
bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7,
1899.)
JOHN EVERETTS.
Gunner's mate, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Cushing_; for
gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ensign
Joseph C. Breckinridge, United States Navy, who fell overboard at sea
from that vessel on February 11, 1898. (G.O. 489, May 20, 1898.)
HARRY D. FADEN.
Coxswain, serving on board the U.S.S. _Adams_, for gallantry, rescuing
O. C. Hawthorne, landsman for training, from drowning at sea, June 30,
1903. (G.O. 138, July 31, 1903.)
WILLIAM FARLEY.
Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Marblehead_, in the engagement
with the rebel batteries on Stono River, December 25, 1863;
distinguished for extraordinary energy and heroism in discharging his
duties as first captain of 9-inch gun, setting a noble example of
courage and devotion. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)
EDWARD FARRELL.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Owasco_, in the attack upon Forts
Jackson and St. Philip, April 24, 1862. "His intelligence, coolness,
and capacity were conspicuous." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
ISAAC L. FASSEUR.
Ordinary seaman of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_; for rescuing from drowning
William Cruise, who had fallen overboard, June 13, 1884, at Callao,
Peru.
JOHN H. FERRELL.
Pilot on board the U.S. monitor _Neosho_. During the engagement at
Bells Mills, on the Cumberland River, near Nashville, Tenn., December
6, 1864, the flag and signal staffs of the _Neosho_ were shot away and
the flag lay drooping over the wheelhouse. Under the fire of the
enemy's artillery and musketry he went out on the pilot house,
recovered the flag, and tied it to the stump of the main signal staff,
the highest mast remaining. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
OSCAR W. FIELD.
Private, United States Marine Corps, serving on board the U.S.S.
_Nashville_, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the
cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire
of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
FREDERICK T. FISHER.
Gunner's mate, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Philadelphia_,
for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, April
1, 1899. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
HARRY FISHER.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy at the Battle of Peking, China, June 20 to July
16, 1900. Fisher was killed while assisting to erect barricades under a
heavy fire. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
JOSEPH FITZ.
Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Pampanga_, for bravery
and extraordinary heroism in the time of battle, Mount Dajo Jolo, P.I.,
March 8, 1906. (G.O. 19, May 1, 1906.)
JOHN FITZGERALD.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for heroism and gallantry in
action at Cuzco, Cuba, June 14, 1898. (G.O. 92, December 8, 1910.)
THOMAS FITZPATRICK.
Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_; in the engagement in Mobile
Bay, August 5, 1864. "His gun was almost disabled by the bursting of a
shell, which destroyed much of the material and killed seven men,
besides wounding several others, and among them himself.
Notwithstanding this, he had the killed and wounded quietly removed;
replaced the breeching, side tackle, and truck, etc. (which had been
cut to pieces), got a crew, and in a little while was firing the gun
again as usual." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
JOHN FLANNAGAN.
Boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. _Supply_; for rescuing from
drowning David Walsh, seaman, of Havre, France, October 26, 1878.
REAR ADMIRAL FRANK F. FLETCHER, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914; was under fire, eminent and conspicuous in the
performance of his duties; was senior officer present at Vera Cruz,
directing the landing and the operations of the landing force were
carried out under his orders and directions. In connection with these
operations he was at times on shore and under fire. (G.O. 177, December
4, 1915.)
LIEUT. FRANK J. FLETCHER, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914: was under fire, eminent and conspicuous in the
performance of his duties. He was in charge of the _Esperanza_ and
succeeded in getting on board over 350 refugees, many of them after the
conflict had commenced. This ship was under fire, being struck more
than 30 times, but he succeeded in getting all the refugees placed in
safety. Later he was placed in charge of the train conveying refugees
under a flag of truce. This was hazardous duty, as it was believed that
the track was mined, and a small error in dealing with the Mexican
guard of soldiers might readily have caused a conflict, such a conflict
at one time being narrowly averted. It was greatly due to his efforts
in establishing friendly relations with the Mexican soldiers that so
many refugees succeeded in reaching Vera Cruz from the interior. (G.O.
177, December 4, 1915.)
THOMAS FLOOD.
Boy on board of the U.S.S. _Pensacola_, in the attack upon Forts
Jackson and St. Philip, and at the taking of New Orleans, April 24 and
25, 1862. "Assisted very materially by taking the duties of the signal
quartermaster, who was shot down, which duties he performed with the
coolness, exactitude, and fidelity of a veteran seaman." "Can not speak
too warmly of Flood." "Intelligence and character of high order." (G.O.
11, April 3, 1863.)
EDWARD FLOYD.
Boilermaker, serving on board the U.S.S. _Iowa_, for extraordinary
heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D
on board that vessel, January 25, 1905. (G.O. 182, March 20, 1905.)
ALEXANDER J. FOLEY.
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy in battle near Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900.
(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
ANDREW P. FORBECK.
Seaman, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in the presence
of the enemy in battle, Katbalogan, Samar, P.I., July 16, 1900. (G.O.
55, July 19, 1901.)
PATRICK F. FORD, Jr.
(See James Meredith.)
BRUNO A. FORSTERER.
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy at Samoa, April 1, 1899. (G.O. 55, July 19,
1901.)
ENSIGN PAUL F. FOSTER, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21
and 22, 1914; was in both days' fighting at the head of his company,
and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with
skill and courage. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
CHRISTOPHER FOWLER.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Fortune_; gallant conduct off
Point Zapotitlan, Mexico, May 11, 1874, on the occasion of the
capsizing of one of the boats of the _Fortune_ and the drowning of a
portion of the boat's crew.
CHARLES H. FOY.
Signal quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Rhode Island_; commended
for valuable services during the actions with Fort Fisher January 13 to
15, 1865, and for commendable qualities. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)
HERBERT L. FOSS.
Seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_, for bravery and
coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May
11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
CHARLES R. FRANCIS.
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the
presence of the enemy in the advance on Tientsin, China, June 21, 1900.
(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
FREDERICK FRANKLIN.
Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Colorado_; assumed command of
Company D, after Lieutenant McKee was wounded, and handled it with
great credit until relieved during the attack and capture of the Korean
forts June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)
JOSEPH J. FRANKLIN.
Private, United States Marine Corps, serving on board the U.S.S.
_Nashville_, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the
cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire
of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
WILLIAM J. FRANKS.
Seaman serving on board the U.S.S. _Marmora_; was sent on shore with a
crew to man a rifle howitzer which had been mounted on a field carriage
and posted in the streets of Yazoo City during the rebel attack on that
place, March 5, 1864. His defense of the gun against superior forces is
mentioned as most gallant, having nobly stood his ground through the
whole action, fighting hand to hand to save the gun and the reputation
of the Navy. Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 32, April 16,
1864.)
ENSIGN HUGH C. FRAZER, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, April 22,
1914. Ran forward to rescue a wounded man, in which act he was so
exposed that the fire of his own men was temporarily suspended for fear
of hitting him. He returned at once to his position in line. (G.O. 177,
December 4, 1915.)
EMIL FREDERICKSEN.
Water tender, serving on board the U.S.S. _Bennington_, for
extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a
boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., July 21, 1905. (G.O. 13,
January 5, 1906.)
MARTIN FREEMAN.