For distinguished conduct in battle enga_Record of Medals of Honor issued to the officers and enlisted men of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, 1862-1923

and 22, 1914; commanded Second Regiment Marines. Was in both days'

fighting and almost continually under fire from soon after landing,

about noon on 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.)

WILLIAM NEWLAND.

Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Oneida_, in the engagement in

Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; first loader of the after 9-inch gun;

mentioned as having behaved splendidly, and as being distinguished on

board for good conduct and faithful discharge of all duties. (G.O. 45,

December 31, 1864.)

JOHN H. NIBBE.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Petrel_, captured in Yazoo River,

April 22, 1864. "A shot came through the stem of the vessel raking the

gun deck and exploding the boilers. Quartermaster Nibbe stood his

ground on this occasion and aided the wounded, when officers and others

around him deserted their posts." (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

WILLIAM NICHOLS.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_ in the engagement in

Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; perfect coolness and dexterity in handling

his gun; always sure of his aim before he would consent to fire. (G.O.

45, December 31, 1864.)

HENRY N. NICKERSON.

Boatswain's mate, second class, 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, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)

JOHN NOBLE.

Landsman belonging to the U.S.S. _Metacomet_; constituted one of 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 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.)

JOSEPH B. NOIL.

Seaman (colored) on board of the U.S.S. _Powhatan_; saved Boatswain J.

C. Walton from drowning at Norfolk, December 26, 1872. (See Report

Capt. P. Crosby, United States Navy.)

CHARLES L. NORDSICK.

Ordinary seaman 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 and 22, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)

J. A. NORRIS.

Landsman on board the U.S.S. _Jamestown_, December 20, 1883; for

rescuing from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard at the

New York Navy Yard. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

CHRISTOPHER NUGENT.

Orderly sergeant, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S.

_Fort Henry_; was in charge of a reconnoitering party sent into Crystal

River, Fla., June 15, 1863, and displayed extraordinary zeal, skill,

and discretion in driving a guard of rebel soldiers into a swamp,

capturing their arms and destroying their camp equipage. (G.O. 32,

April 16, 1864.)

OLIVER O'BRIEN.

Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Canandaigua_; meritorious conduct in

boarding the blockade runner _Beatrice_, while aground, under lire from

Fort Moultrie, on the night of November 28, 1864. Promoted to acting

master's mate. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

THOMAS O'CONNELL.

Coal heaver on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_ in the engagement in

Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. "Although on the sick list and quite

unwell, he went to his station at the shell whip, where he remained

until his right hand was shot away." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

JAMES O'CONNER.

Landsman, engineer's force; for jumping overboard from the U.S.S. _Jean

Sands_, opposite the Norfolk Navy Yard, on the night of June 15, 1880,

and rescuing from drowning a young girl who had fallen overboard. (G.O.

326, October 18, 1884.)

TIMOTHY O'DONOGHUE.

Seaman 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 wounded early in the day, but stood to his gun until

ordered to leave it." [Duplicate issued to supply the place of the

original, which was lost in saving a young lady from drowning.] (G.O.

45, December 31, 1864.)

WILLIAM O'HEARN.

Water tender, serving on board the U.S.S. _Puritan_; for gallant

conduct at the time of the collapse of one of the crown sheets of

boiler E of the vessel, July 1, 1897. O'Hearn wrapped wet cloths about

his face and arms and, entering the fireroom, crawled over the tops of

the boilers and closed the auxiliary stop valve, disconnecting boiler E

and removing the danger of disabling other boilers. (G.O. 482, November

1, 1897.)

JOHN O'NEAL.

Boatswain's mate 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.)

WILLIAM OAKLEY.

Gunner'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 a heavy fire of the enemy.

(G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)

AUGUST OHMSEN.

Master-at-arms of the U.S.S. _Tallapoosa_, at the time of the sinking

of that vessel, on the night of August 21, 1884; for clearing the berth

deck, remaining there until the water was waist deep, wading about with

outstretched arms, rousing the men out of their hammocks, then, going

on deck, assisting to lower the first cutter and then the dingy, which

he took charge of. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

ANTON OLSEN.

Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_; for

gallantry under fire of the enemy while cutting cables at Cienfuegos,

Cuba, May 11, 1898. (G.O. 529, November 2, 1899.)

FRANCIS EDWARD ORMSBEE, Jr.

Chief machinist's mate, United States Navy, who, while attached to the

naval air station, Pensacola, Fla., on September 25, 1918, while flying

with Ensign J. A. Jova, saw a plane go into a tail spin and crash about

three-quarters of a mile to the right. Having landed near by, Ormsbee

lost no time in going overboard, and made for the wreck, which was all

under water except the two wing tips. He succeeded in partially

extricating the gunner, so that his head was out of water, and held him

in this position until the speed boat arrived. Ormsbee then made a

number of desperate attempts to rescue the pilot, diving into the midst

of the tangled wreckage, although cut about the hands, but was too late

to save his life. (G.O. 436, December 9, 1918.)

HARRY WESTLEY ORNDOFF.

Private, United States Marine Corps; 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.)

JOHN ORTEGA.

Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Saratoga_; meritorious conduct in action

on two occasions. Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 45, December

31, 1864.)

JOHN OSBORNE.

Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Juniata_; gallant conduct in rescuing

from drowning an enlisted boy of that vessel, at Philadelphia, Pa.,

August 21, 1876. (G.O. 218, August 24, 1876.)

LIEUT. (JUNIOR GRADE) WEEDON E. OSBORNE (D. C.), UNITED STATES NAVY.

"For extraordinary heroism in actual conflict with the enemy and under

fire during the advance on Bouresche, France, on June 6, 1918, in

helping to carry the wounded to a place of safety. While engaged in

this heroic duty he was killed. He was at the time attached to the

Fifth Regiment, United States Marines." (Act of February 4, 1919.)

CHRISTIAN OSEPINS.

Seaman; for jumping overboard from the U.S. tug _Fortune_, May 7, 1882,

at Hampton Roads, Va., and rescuing from drowning James Walters,

gunner's mate. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

FIRST LIEUT. EDWARD A. OSTERMANN, 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 the 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."

MILES M. OVIATT.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_

in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; conspicuous for good

conduct at his gun. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

MICHAEL OWENS.

Private, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Colorado_;

capture of Korean forts, June 11, 1871; fighting hand to hand with the

enemy and badly wounded. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)

ALEXANDER PARKER.

Boatswain's mate, United States Navy; gallant conduct in attempting to

save a shipmate from drowning at the navy yard, Mare Island, Calif., on

the 25th of July, 1876. (G.O. 215, August 9, 1876.)

POMEROY PARKER.

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 heavy fire of

the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)

WILLIAM PARKER.

Captain of the afterguard on board of the U.S.S. _Cayuga_ in the attack

upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and the taking of New Orleans, April

24 and 25, 1862; mentioned with "praise for his conduct." (G.O. 11,

April 3, 1863.)

GEORGE PARKS.

Captain of forecastle 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 joined

the _Richmond_ in September, 1860; reshipped October, 1863; was in the

actions with Fort McRee; with the rebel vessels at the Head of the

Passes of the Mississippi; in passing Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the

Chalmettes; twice before Vicksburg batteries; at Port Hudson; was

captain of a gun in the naval 9-inch gun battery at the siege of Port

Hudson; and present at the surrender of New Orleans. (G.O. 45, December

31, 1864.)

JOACHIM PEASE.

Seaman (colored) 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.)

OSCAR E. PECK.

Second-class boy on board of the U.S.S. _Varuna_ in the attack upon

Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862. "His coolness and

intrepidity attracted the attention of all hands." "Deserving of great

praise." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

WILLIAM PELHAM.

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_ in the engagement in Mobile

Bay August 5, 1864. "When the crew of the gun to which he belonged was

entirely broken up, owing to the number of its killed and wounded, he

assisted in removing the latter below and then immediately returned and

without any direction to do so took his place at the adjoining gun,

where a vacancy existed, and continued to perform his duties there most

faithfully for the remainder of the action." (G.O. 45, December 31,

1864.)

ROBERT PENN.

Fireman, first class (colored), serving on board the U.S.S. _Iowa_, for

extraordinary zeal and readiness to perform duty at the risk of serious

scalding at the time of the blowing out of the manhole gasket of boiler

B on board that vessel off Santiago de Cuba July 20, 1898. Penn hauled

the fire standing on a board thrown across a coal bucket, above a foot

of boiling water, while the water was still blowing from the boiler.

(G.O. 501, December 14, 1898.)

THOMAS PERRY.

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.)

ALEXANDER PETERS.

Boatswain's mate, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Missouri_,

for heroism in attempting to rescue from drowning Cecil C. Young,

ordinary seaman, September 15, 1904. (G.O. 172, October 4, 1904.)

CARL E. PETERSEN.

Chief machinist, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy at Peking, China, June 28 to August 17, 1900.

(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

ALFRED PETERSON.

Seaman 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.)

LIEUT. ORLANDO H. PETTY (M.C.), UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE FORCE.

"For extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment,

United States Marines, in France during the attack on the Bois de

Belleau, June 11, 1918. While under heavy fire of high-explosive and

gas shells in the town of Lucy, where his dressing station was located,

he attended to and evacuated the wounded under most trying conditions.

Having been knocked to the ground by an exploding gas shell which tore

his mask, he discarded the mask and courageously continued his work.

His dressing station being hit and demolished, he personally helped

carry Captain Williams, wounded, through the shell fire to a place of

safety." (Act of February 4, 1919.)

GEORGE F. PHILLIPS.

Machinist, 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.)

REUBEN J. PHILLIPS.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy in the 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.)

WILLIAM PHINNEY.

Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_; in the engagement

in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, as captain of a gun showed much presence

of mind and coolness in managing it, and the great encouragement he

gave the crew. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

RICHARD PILE.

Ordinary 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.)

WILLIAM B. POOLE.

Quartermaster 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.)

GEORGE PRANCE.

Captain of the maintop 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.)

THOMAS F. PRENDERGAST.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy in battles while with the Eighth Army Corps on

March 25, 27, and 29, and April 4, 1899. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

HERBERT IRVING PRESTON.

Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy at Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900.

Preston assisted to erect barricades under a heavy fire. (G.O. 55, July

19, 1901.)

JOHN PRESTON.

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Oneida_ in the engagement in Mobile

Bay August 5, 1864. Although severely wounded, he remained at his gun

until obliged to go to the surgeon, to whom he reported himself as

slightly hurt. He assisted in taking care of the wounded below and

wanted to return to his station, but on examining him it was found that

he was wounded quite severely in both eyes. (G.O. 45, December 31,

1864.)

EDWARD PRICE.

Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_, in the engagement in Mobile

Bay, August 5, 1864; great coolness and bravery under fire. His gun

becoming disabled by the sponge breaking, leaving the head in the gun,

he proceeded to clear it by pouring powder into the vent and blowing

the sponge head out. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

GEORGE PROVINCE.

Ordinary seaman belonging to the U.S.S. _Santiago de Cuba_; was one of

the boat's crew detailed for General Terry. This boat's crew was

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.)

JOHN HENRY PRUITT.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps. "For extraordinary gallantry and

intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy

at Blanc Mont Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Pruitt, single

handed, attacked two machine guns, capturing them and killing two of

the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a dug-out near by. This

gallant soldier was killed soon afterwards by shell fire while he was

sniping the enemy." (Act of February 4, 1919.)

HUGH PURVIS.

Private, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Alaska_,

during the attack on and capture of the Korean forts, June 11, 1871;

was the first to scale the walls of the fort, and capture the flag of

the Korean forces. Promoted to corporal. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)

GEORGE PYNE.

Seaman on board the U.S.S. _Magnolia_; was one of a howitzer's crew

that cooperated with the Army in the military and naval expedition to

St. Marks, Fla., March 5 and 6, 1865, and was commended for coolness

and determination under fire, remarkable efforts in assisting to

transport the gun, and for remaining by his gun throughout a severe

engagement in a manner highly creditable to himself and to the service.

(G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

JOHN H. QUICK.

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished and gallant

conduct in battle at Cuzco, Cuba, on June 14, 1898, signaling to the

U.S.S. _Dolphin_ on three different occasions while exposed to a heavy

fire from the enemy. (G.O. 504, December 13, 1898.)

JOSEPH QUICK.

Coxswain, serving on the U.S.S. _Yorktown_; for heroism rescuing

Walenty Wisnieroski, machinist, second class, from drowning at

Yokohama, Japan, April 27, 1902. (G.O. 93, July 7, 1902.)

JOHN RANNAHAN.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, 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.)

CHARLES READ.

Ordinary seaman on board the U.S.S. _Magnolia_; was one of a howitzer's

crew that cooperated with the Army in the military and naval expedition

to St. Marks, Fla., March 5 and 6, 1865, and was commended for coolness

and determination under fire, remarkable efforts in assisting to

transport the gun, and for remaining by his gun in a manner highly

creditable to himself and the service. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

CHARLES A. READ.

Coxswain 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.)

GEORGE E. READ.

Seaman 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.)

JEREMIAH REGAN.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Galena_ in the attack upon Drurys

Bluff May 15, 1862. His good conduct "attracted the particular

attention of his commanding officer." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

PATRICK REGAN.

Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Pensacola_; gallant conduct

while serving on the _Pensacola_ in the harbor of Coquimbo, Chile, July

30, 1873.

MAJ. GEORGE C. REID, 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.)

PATRICK REID.

Chief water tender on board of the U.S.S. _North Dakota_; for

extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on

board of that vessel September 8, 1910. (G.O. 83, October 4, 1910.)

CHARLES RICE.

Coal heaver 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.)

LOUIS RICHARDS.

Quartermaster 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. "Fine conduct;" "through din and roar of battle

steered the ship through barricade, and his watchful devotion to orders

contributed greatly to successful passage." "Coolness perfectly

heroic." Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

JOHN P. RILEY.

(Name changed to Rilley.)

Landsman, 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 RINGOLD.

Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Wabash_, in the engagement at

Pocataligo October 22, 1862, "solicited permission to accompany the

howitzer corps, and performed his duty with such gallantry and presence

of mind as to attract the attention of all around him. Knowing there

was a scarcity of ammunition, he came up through the whole line of

fire, with his 'shirt slung over his shoulders, filled with fixed

ammunition, which he brought 2 miles from the rear.'" (G.O. 17, July

10, 1863.)

JAMES S. ROANTREE.

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Oneida_;

in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, conducted himself with

distinguished gallantry, and is mentioned as particularly deserving of

notice. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

CHARLES C. ROBERTS.

Machinist's mate, first class, on board of the U.S.S. _North Dakota_;

for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire

on board of that vessel, September 8, 1910. (G.O. 83, October 4, 1910.)

JAMES ROBERTS.

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.)

ALEXANDER ROBINSON.

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.)

CHARLES ROBINSON.

Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Baron De Kalb_, Yazoo River

expedition, December 23 to 27, 1862; mentioned by his commanding

officer for having "distinguished himself in various actions." (G.O.

11, April 3, 1863.)

JOHN ROBINSON.

Captain of the hold on board of the U.S.S. _Yucca_, who, with Acting

Ensign James H. Bunting, during the heavy gale which occurred in

Pensacola Bay on the night of January 19, 1867, swam ashore with a line

for the purpose of sending off a blowcock, which would facilitate

getting up steam and prevent the vessel from stranding, thus

voluntarily periling his life to save the vessel and the lives of

others. (G.O. 82, February 23, 1867.)

ROBERT GUY ROBINSON.

Gunnery sergeant, United States Marine Corps. "For extraordinary

heroism as observer in the First Marine Aviation Force at the front in

France. He not only participated successfully in numerous raids into

the enemy territory, but on October 8, 1918, while conducting an air

raid in company with planes from Squadron 218, Royal Air Force, he was

attacked by nine enemy scouts and in the fight which followed he shot

down one of the enemy planes. Also, on October 14, 1918, while on an

air raid over Pittham, Belgium, his plane and one other became

separated from their formation on account of motor trouble and were

attacked by 12 enemy scouts. In the fight which ensued he behaved with

conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. After shooting down one of the

enemy planes he was struck by a bullet which carried away most of his

elbow, and his gun jammed at the same time. He cleared the jam with one

hand and while his pilot maneuvered for position, with the gun cleared,

he returned to the fight though his left arm was useless and fought off

the enemy scouts until he collapsed after receiving two more bullet

wounds, one in the stomach and one in the thigh. (Act of February 4,

1919.)

THOMAS ROBINSON.

Captain of afterguard on the U.S.S. _Tallapoosa_; heroic efforts to

save from drowning Wellington Brocar, landsman, of the _Tallapoosa_,

off New Orleans July 15, 1866. (G.O. 77, August 1, 1866.)

SAMUEL F. ROGERS.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Colorado_; wounded while fighting

at the side of Lieutenant McKee at the capture of the Korean forts June

11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)

GEORGE ROSE.

Seaman, 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.)

JOHANNES ROUNING.

Ordinary seaman, United States Navy; for jumping overboard from the

U.S. tug _Fortune_ May 7, 1882, at Hampton Roads, Va., and rescuing

from drowning James Walters, gunner's mate. (G.O. 326, October 18,

1884.)

JOHN ROUNTRY.

First-class fireman on board of the U.S.S. _Montauk_. During the night

of September 21, 1864, fire was discovered in the lightroom of the

_Montauk_. The alarm created a panic and demoralized the crew. Rountry,

with hose in hand, notwithstanding the cry of "fire in the magazine,"

forced his way through the frightened crowd to the lightroom, and, with

the aid of James Horton, gunner's mate, put out the fire. (G.O. 59,

June 22, 1865.)

JOHN RUSH.

First-class fireman on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, in the attack on

the Port Hudson batteries, March 14, 1863. "When the fireroom and other

parts of the ship were filled with hot steam from injury to the boiler

by a shot, he, from the first moment of the casualty, stood firmly at

his post, and was conspicuous in his exertions to remedy the evil by

hauling the fires from the injured boiler, the heat being so great from

the combined effects of fire and steam that he was compelled, from mere

exhaustion, to be relieved every few minutes until the work was

accomplished." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)

CAPT. WILLIAM R. RUSH, UNITED STATES NAVY.

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21

and 22, 1914; commanded naval brigade; was in both days' fighting and

almost continually under fire from soon after landing, about noon on

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.)

HENRY P. RUSSELL.

Landsman, 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 RUSSELL.

Seaman, for jumping overboard from the U.S.S. _Trenton_, at Genoa,

Italy, September 21, 1880, and rescuing from drowning Hans Paulsen,

ordinary seaman. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

FRANCIS T. RYAN.

(Alias Frank Gallagher.)

Coxswain, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in the presence

of the enemy in the 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.)

RICHARD RYAN.

Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_; gallant conduct in

jumping overboard at Norfolk, Va., and rescuing from drowning one of

the crew of that vessel, March 4, 1876. (G.O. 207, March 23, 1876.)

ENSIGN THOMAS J. RYAN, UNITED STATES NAVY.

For heroism in effecting the rescue of a woman from the burning Grand

Hotel, Yokohama, Japan, on September 1, 1923. Following the earthquake

and fire which occurred in Yokohama on September 1, Ensign Ryan, with

complete disregard for his own life, extricated a woman from the Grand

Hotel, thus saving her life. His heroic conduct upon this occasion

reflects the greatest credit on himself and on the United States Navy,

of which he is a part. (Medal presented by President Coolidge at the

White House on March 15, 1924.) (G.O. 124, February 4, 1924.)

WILLIAM SADLER.

Captain of top; for jumping overboard from the U.S.S. _Saratoga_, off

Coasters Harbor Island, R.I., June 25, 1881, and sustaining, until

picked up by a boat from the ship, Frank Gallagher, second-class boy,

who had fallen overboard. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

ISAAC SAPP.

Seaman, engineers' force, on board of the U.S.S. _Shenandoah_; for

jumping overboard and assisting Midshipman Miller in saving Charles

Prince, seaman, from drowning at Villefranche, December 15, 1871. (G.O.

169, February 8, 1872.)

JAMES SAUNDERS.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Kearsarge_ when she destroyed the

_Alabama_ off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864. His conduct is

testified to by Commodore Winslow as deserving of all commendation,

both for gallantry and encouragement of others in his division. (G.O.

59, June 22, 1865.)

AUZELLA SAVAGE.

Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Santiago de Cuba_; "commended

for gallant behavior in the assault on Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865.

Had a flagstaff shot away above his hand, but seized the remainder off

the staff and brought the colors safely off." (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

DAVID J. SCANNELL.

Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy at Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900.

Scannell assisted to erect barricades under a heavy fire. (G. O. 55,

July 19, 1901.)

CHARLES S. SCHEPKE.

Gunner's mate, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Missouri_, for

extraordinary heroism in remaining by a burning magazine and assisting

to extinguish the fire, April 13, 1904. (G.O. 160, May 26, 1904.)

OSCAR SCHMIDT, Jr.

Chief gunner's mate, United States Navy, U.S.S. _Chestnut Hill_, for

gallant conduct and extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the

explosion and subsequent fire on board the U.S. submarine chaser _219_,

October 9, 1918. Schmidt seeing a man hanging on a line from the bow of

the _219_, whose legs were partly blown off, jumped overboard, swam to

the subchaser, and carried him from the bow to the stern, where a

member of the subchaser's crew helped him land the man on the afterdeck

of the subchaser. Schmidt then endeavored to pass through the flames

amidships to get another man who was seriously burned. This he was

unable to do, but the injured man fell overboard and drifted to the

stern of the chaser, where Schmidt helped him aboard. (G.O. 450,

January 25, 1919.)

OTTO D. SCHMIDT.

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.)

FRED J. SCHNEPEL.

Ordinary seaman 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 and 22, 1914. (G.O. 101, June 15, 1914.)

GEORGE SCHUTT.

Coxswain belonging to the U.S.S. _Hendrick Hudson_; was one of the

howitzer's crew cooperating with the Army in the military and naval

expedition to St. Marks, Fla., March 5 and 6, 1865, and was commended

for coolness and determination under fire, remarkable efforts in

assisting to transport gun, and for remaining by his gun throughout a

severe engagement in a manner highly creditable to himself and to the

service. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

JOSEPH F. SCOTT.

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 SEACH.

Ordinary seaman, 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.)

JAMES SEANOR.

Master-at-arms of the U.S. ironclad _Chickasaw_; in the engagement in

Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, although his time was out, volunteered from

the _Vincennes_ for the battle of Mobile Bay, and was honorably

mentioned by his commanding officer on the _Chickasaw_. (G.O. 45,

December 31, 1864.)

CHIEF GUNNER ROBERT SEMPLE, UNITED STATES NAVY.

For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of

the American naval forces at Vera Cruz on April 21, 1914. Chief Gunner

Semple was then attached to the U.S.S. _Florida_ as a chief turret

captain. (G.O. 120, January 10, 1924.)

BENJAMIN SEVEARER.

Seaman, who raised the flag on Fort Clark at the Hatteras expedition.

"Deed of noble daring." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

RICHARD SEWARD.

Paymaster's steward on board of the U.S.S. _Commodore_, November, 1863;

"volunteered to go on the field amidst a heavy fire to recover the

bodies of two soldiers, which he brought off with the aid of others; a

second instance of personal valor within a fortnight." Promoted to

acting master's mate. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)

WILLIAM S. SHACKLETTE.

Hospital steward, 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.)

PATRICK SHANAHAN.

Chief boatswain's mate, serving on board the U.S.S. _Alliance_, for

heroism, rescuing William Stevens, quartermaster, first class, from

drowning, May 28, 1899. (G.O. 534, November 29, 1899.)

HENDRICK SHARP.

Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;

commended for coolness and courage as captain of 100-pounder rifle gun

on top-gallant forecastle, in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning

and forenoon of August 5,1864. He fought his gun when under the hottest

fire from the enemy's batteries, at short range, with a coolness and

effectiveness that won not only the admiration of the commanding

officer of the division but of all others who had an opportunity to

observe him. He has been in the naval service 32 years; joined the

_Richmond_ at Norfolk when first put in commission, September 27, 1860.

At the expiration of his term of service, in 1863, reshipped for the

period of three years. He was in action on board of the _Richmond_ with

the rebels at the Head of the Passes of the Mississippi; at the

bombardment of Fort McRee, at Pensacola, which lasted an entire day,

when he received a severe splinter wound in the left hand, which

permanently disabled two of his fingers; and notwithstanding the

severity of the wound, as soon as it was dressed by the surgeon he

returned to his gun without the permission of the surgeon and persisted

in remaining at his quarters, using his right hand until the action

ceased. He was in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and

with the rebel ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans; in action with

the Chalmette batteries; present at the surrender of New Orleans;

fought the batteries of Vicksburg twice; was in the memorable attack on

Port Hudson on the 14th of March, 1863; was captain of a 9-inch gun in

the naval 9-inch gun battery commanded by Lieut. Commander Edward

Terry, placed in the rear of Port Hudson during the siege. He was also

captain of a gun in the naval battery established at Baton Rouge, and

commanded by Lieut. Commander Edward Terry after the repulse of the

Army and death of General Williams at that place. (G.O. 45, December

31, 1864.)

LOUIS C. SHEPARD.

Ordinary 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.)

JAMES SHERIDAN.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Oneida_; in the engagement in

Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, captain of the after 9-inch gun; was

wounded in several places, but remained at his gun until the firing

ceased, and then supplied the place of the signal quartermaster, who

had been injured by a fall. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

WILLIAM SHIPMAN.

Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Ticonderoga_ in the attacks on Fort

Fisher, January 15, 1865; "especially commended for his conduct at the

time of the explosion of the 100-pounder Parrott gun." Being captain of

a gun near the bursted one, and seeing the effect of the explosion on

those around him, he at once encouraged them by exclaiming: "Go ahead,

boys; this is only the fortunes of war!" (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

JOHN SHIVERS.

Private, United States Marine Corps, 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.)

HENRY SHUTES.

Captain of forecastle on board of the U.S.S. _Wissahickon_; for

distinguished service in the battle below New Orleans, April 24 and 25,

1862, and in the engagement at Fort McAllister, February 27, 1863, and

seamanlike qualities while gunner's mate of the U.S.S. _Don_. A shot

from Fort McAllister penetrated the _Wissahickon_ below the water line

and entered the magazine, on which occasion Shutes, by his presence of

mind and prompt action, contributed to the preservation of the powder

and safety of the ship. (G.O. 71, January 15, 1866.)

JOHN OTTO SIEGEL.

Boatswain's mate, second class, United States Navy, for extraordinary

heroism on November 1, 1918, when he went aboard the schooner

_Hjeltenaes_, which was in a mass of flames, and after rescuing two men

from crew's quarters, went back the third time. Immediately after he

had entered the crew's quarters a steam pipe over the door carried

away, making it impossible for him to escape. Siegel became overcome

with smoke and fell to the deck, being finally rescued by some of the

crew of the _Mohawk_, of which he was a member, who carried him out and

rendered first aid. (G.O. 445, January 7, 1919.)

FRANCE SILVA.

Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy at Peking, China, June 28 to August 17, 1900.

(G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

LEBBEUS SIMKINS.

Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;

commended for coolness and courage in the action in Mobile Bay on the

morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He joined the _Brooklyn_ in

January, 1861; was in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip,

and the rebel ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans, Chalmette

batteries, batteries below Vicksburg, and present at the surrender of

New Orleans. Joined the _Richmond_ October, 1863. (G.O. 45, December

31, 1864.)

HENRY SIMPSON.

First-class fireman; for rescuing from drowning John W. Powers,

ordinary seaman on board the U.S.S. _Essex_, at Monrovia, Liberia,

October 31, 1877. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

LAWRENCE C. SINNETT.

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.)

ALBERT JOSEPH SMITH.

Private, United States Marine Corps. "At about 7.30 a.m. on the morning

of February 11, 1921, Private Smith while on duty as a sentry rescued

Plen M. Phelps, late machinist's mate, second class, United States

Navy, from a burning seaplane, which had fallen near his post, gate No.

1, marine barracks, naval air station, Pensacola, Fla. Despite the

explosion of the gravity gasoline tank, with total disregard of

personal safety, he pushed himself to a position where he could reach

Phelps, who was pinned beneath the burning wreckage, and rescued him

from the burning plane, in the performance of which he sustained

painful burns about the head, neck, and both hands." (G.O. 72,

September 29, 1921.)

CHARLES H. SMITH.

Coxswain, was one of the crew of the first cutter of the U.S.S. _Rhode

Island_, on the night of December 30, 1862, which was engaged in saving

the lives of the officers and crew of the _Monitor_. They had saved a

number, and it was owing to their gallantry and zeal and desire to save

others that they became separated from the _Rhode Island_, and were

adrift for some hours. Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 59, June

22, 1865.)

EDWIN SMITH.

Ordinary seaman on board the U.S.S. _Whitehead_ in the attack upon

Franklin, N.C., October 3, 1862; swam ashore under the fire of the

enemy with a line and thus rendered important service. Mentioned for

gallantry.

EUGENE P. SMITH.

Chief water tender, U.S.S. _Decatur_; for several times entering

compartments on board of _Decatur_ immediately following an explosion

on board that vessel, September 9, 1915, and locating and rescuing

injured shipmates. (G.O. 189, February 8, 1916.)

FRANK E. SMITH.

Oiler, 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.)

JAMES SMITH.

Captain of forecastle 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. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

JAMES SMITH.

Landsman, 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.)

JAMES SMITH.

Seaman on board 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.)

JOHN SMITH.

Captain of forecastle on board of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_ in the

engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; was first captain of a gun,

and finding that he could not sufficiently depress his gun when

alongside of the rebel ironclad _Tennessee_, threw a hand holystone

into one of the ports at a rebel using abusive language against the

crew of the ship. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

JOHN SMITH.

Seaman, for jumping overboard from the U.S.S. _Shenandoah_, at Rio de

Janeiro, Brazil, September 19, 1880, and rescuing from drowning James

Grady, first-class fireman. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

JOHN SMITH.

Second captain of top 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 board the _Varuna_ when she was sunk by the rebel

vessels after having passed Forts Jackson and St. Philip; was

transferred to the _Brooklyn_, and was in the action with the batteries

below Vicksburg. Joined the _Richmond_ in September, 1863. (G.O. 45,

December 31, 1864.)

OLOFF SMITH.

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 was on board the

_Richmond_ in the actions with Fort McRee, at the Head of the Passes of

the Mississippi; with the Forts Jackson and St. Philip; the rebel

ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans; the Chalmette batteries;

twice with the batteries of Vicksburg in attempting to pass and at the

siege of Port Hudson; and present at the surrender of New Orleans. He

has been coxswain on board the _Richmond_ for twenty consecutive

months. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

THOMAS SMITH.

Seaman, for rescuing from drowning William Kent, coxswain of the U.S.S.

_Enterprise_, of Para, Brazil, October 1, 1878.

THOMAS SMITH.

Seaman on board the U.S.S. _Magnolia_. Was one of a howitzer's crew

cooperating with the Army in the military and naval expedition to St.

Marks, Fla., March 5 and 6, 1865, and was commended for coolness and

determination under fire, remarkable efforts in assisting to transport

gun, and for remaining by his gun throughout a severe engagement in a

manner highly creditable to himself and to the service. (G.O. 59, June

22, 1865.)

WALTER B. SMITH.

Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August

5, 1864; commended for coolness and good conduct at the 100-pounder

rifle gun on the topgallant forecastle, and for musket firing into the

gun ports of the rebel ironclad _Tennessee_ in the action in Mobile Bay

on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He was on board the

U.S.S. _Hatteras_ when that vessel was sunk by the piratical vessel

commanded by the notorious Semmes, off Galveston; joined the _Richmond_

after having been exchanged, September, 1863, and his conduct on board

of the ship has been of the most exemplary kind. (G.O. 45, December 31,

1864.)

WILHELM SMITH.

Gunner's mate, first class, on board the U.S.S. _New York_; for

entering a compartment filled with gases and rescuing a shipmate, P. J.

Walsh, ordinary seaman, January 24, 1916. (G.O. 202, April 6, 1916.)

WILLIAM SMITH.

Quartermaster on board 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.)

WILLIAM SMITH.

(Name changed to Daniel G. George.)

Ordinary seaman 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.)

WILLARD M. SMITH.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S.

_Brooklyn_, in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864;

conspicuous for good conduct at his gun. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

WILLIAM E. SNYDER.

Chief electrician, serving on board the U.S.S. _Birmingham_, for

extraordinary heroism, rescuing G. H. Kephart, seaman, from drowning at

Hampton Roads, Va., January 4, 1910. (G.O. 58, March 2, 1910.)

WILLIAM SPICER.

Gunner's mate, first class, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_,

for heroism while engaged in the perilous work of sweeping for and

disabling 27 contact mines in the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo

Bay, Cuba, July 26 and 27, 1898. (G.O. 500, December 14, 1898.)

DAVID SPROWLE.

Orderly sergeant, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S.

_Richmond_, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; commended for coolness and for

setting a good example to the marine guard working a division of great

guns in the action of Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August

5, 1864. Joined the _Richmond_ September 27, 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 present at the

surrender of New Orleans. He has been in the service 28 years. (G.O.

45, December 31, 1864.)

WILLIAM B. STACY.

Seaman on board the U.S.S. _Rhode Island_. While coaling ship in the

harbor of Cape Haitien one of the crew of the _Rhode Island_ fell

overboard, and, notwithstanding he succeeded in catching a rope, had,

from exhaustion, to relinquish his hold. Although the sea was running

high at the time, Stacy, at the peril of his life, jumped overboard,

secured the rope around his shipmate, and thus saved him from drowning.

(G.O. 71, January 15, 1866.)

ROBERT STANLEY.

Hospital apprentice, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in

the presence of the enemy in the battle of Peking, China, July 12,

1900. Stanley volunteered and carried messages under fire. (G.O. 55,

July 19, 1901.)

WILLIAM A. STANLEY.

Shell man at No. 8 gun on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_ in the

engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; "was severely wounded but

refused to go below, and continued to perform his duties until at

length he became so weak from loss of blood as to be unable to stand."

(G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

THOMAS STANTON.

Chief machinist's mate on board of the U.S.S. _North Dakota_; for

extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on

board that vessel September 8, 1910. (G.O. 83, October 4, 1910.)

LIEUT. ADOLPHUS STATON, UNITED STATES NAVY.

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.)

JAMES E. STERLING.

Coal heaver on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_ in the engagement in

Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; bravery in remaining at his post when

wounded, and passing shell until struck down a second time and

completely disabled. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

DANIEL D. STEVENS.

Quartermaster on the U.S.S. _Canonicus_, for bravery before Fort

Fisher, 1865. (Letter July 15, 1870, Secretary of the Navy to Hon. S.

Hooper.)

JAMES A. STEWART.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S.

_Plymouth_; jumped overboard in the harbor of Villefranche, France,

February 1, 1872, and saved Midshipman Osterhaus from drowning. (G.O.

180, October 10, 1872.)

PETER STEWART.

Gunnery sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 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.)

COMMANDER HERMAN O. STICKNEY, UNITED STATES NAVY.

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21

and 22, 1914; covered the landing of the 21st with the guns of the

_Prairie_, and throughout the attack and occupation rendered important

assistance to our forces on shore with his 3-inch battery. (G.O. 177,

December 4, 1915.)

JAMES STODDARD.

Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Marmora_. This man was sent on shore

with others, 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. Their defense of the gun against

superior forces is mentioned as most gallant, having nobly stood their

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.)

JOHN STOKES.

Chief master-at-arms, serving on board the U.S.S. _New York_, for

gallant conduct in jumping overboard and assisting in the rescue of

Peter Mahoney, water tender, United States Navy, off the coast of

Jamaica, March 31, 1899. (G.O. 525, July 29, 1899.)

ANDREW V. STOLTENBERG.

Gunner's mate, second class, United States Navy, for distinguished

conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle at Katbalogan, Samar,

P.I., July 16, 1900. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

RICHARD STOUT.

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. _Isaac Smith_, Stone River, January 30,

1863; distinguished for gallantry and meritorious conduct in the action

with the rebel batteries, in which he lost his right arm. (G.O. 32,

April 16, 1864.)

ROBERT STRAHAN.

Captain of the 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." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

LODDIE STUPKA.

Fireman, first class, 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.)

EDWARD SULLIVAN.

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.)

JAMES SULLIVAN.

Ordinary 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.)

JAMES F. SULLIVAN.

Boatswain's mate; for jumping overboard from the U.S. training ship

_New Hampshire_, at Newport, R.I., April 21, 1882, and rescuing from

drowning Francis T. Price, third-class boy. (G.O. 326, October 18,

1884.)

JOHN SULLIVAN.

Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Monticello_; courage and commendable

conduct during a reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of

Wilmington, June 23 to 25, 1864. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

TIMOTHY SULLIVAN.

Coxswain; first captain of 9-inch gun on board the U.S.S. _Louisville_;

"especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness

in action." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

ROBERT SUMMERS.

Chief quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Ticonderoga_, in the

attacks on Fort Fisher January 13 to 15, 1865; commended for great

coolness and intelligence in looking out for and making signals. Served

also on the _Paul Jones_, in the actions with the batteries on St.

Johns River and with Fort McAllister on the Ogeechee River. (G.O. 59,

June 22, 1865.)

GUSTAV A. SUNDQUIST.

Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for heroism

and gallantry under fire of the enemy, while cutting cables at

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. (G.O. 529, November 2, 1899.)

AXEL SUNDQUIST.

Chief carpenter's mate, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_, for

heroism while engaged in the perilous work of sweeping for and

disabling 27 contact mines in the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo,

Cuba, July 26 and 27, 1898. (G.O. 500, December 14, 1898.)

CLARENCE E. SUTTON.

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy at the battle of Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900.

Sutton assisted to carry a wounded officer from the field under a heavy

fire. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)

JOHN SWANSON.

Seaman of the U.S.S. _Santiago de Cuba_; was one of the boat's crew

detailed for General Terry. The men of 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.)

EDWARD SWATTON.

Seaman of the U.S.S. _Santiago de Cuba_; was one of the boat's crew

detailed for General Terry. The men of 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.)

ROBERT SWEENEY.

Ordinary seaman, U.S.S. _Kearsarge_; October 26, 1881, jumped overboard

and assisted in saving from drowning a shipmate who had fallen

overboard at Hampton Roads. A strong tide was running at the time.

ROBERT SWEENEY.

Ordinary seaman of the U.S.S. _Jamestown_, December 20, 1883; for

rescuing from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard at the

navy yard, New York. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

WILLIAM SWEENEY.

Landsman, engineer's force; for jumping overboard from the U.S.S. _Jean

Sands_, opposite the navy yard, Norfolk, on the night of June 15, 1880,

and rescuing from drowning a young girl who had fallen overboard. (G.O.

326, October 18, 1884.)

SECOND LIEUT. RALPH TALBOT, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

"For exceptional meritorious service and extraordinary heroism while

attached to Squadron C, First Marine Aviation Force, in France. He

participated in numerous air raids into enemy territory, and on October

8, 1918, while on such a raid, he was attacked by 9 enemy scouts, and

in the fight that followed shot down an enemy plane. Also, on October

14, 1918, while on a raid over Pittham, Belgium, Lieutenant Talbot and

another plane became detached from the formation on account of motor

trouble, and were attacked by 12 enemy scouts. During the severe fight

that followed, his plane shot down one of the enemy scouts. His

observer was shot through the elbow and his gun jammed. He cleared the

jam with one hand while Talbot maneuvered to gain time, and then

returned to the fight. The observer fought until shot twice, once in

the stomach and once in the hip. When he collapsed Lieutenant Talbot

attacked the nearest enemy scout with his front guns and shot him down.

With his observer unconscious and his motor failing, he dived to escape

the balance of the enemy and crossed the German trenches at an altitude

of 50 feet, landing at the nearest hospital and left his observer, and

returned to his aerodrome." (Act of February 4, 1919.)

WILLIAM TALBOTT.

Captain of forecastle, on board of the U.S.S. _Louisville_ at the

capture of Arkansas Post, January 10 and 11, 1863; was conspicuous for

ability and bravery as captain of 9-inch gun. (G.O. 32, April 16,

1864.)

JAMES TALLENTINE.

Quarter gunner 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.)

GEORGE TAYLOR.

Armorer on board of the U.S.S. _Lackawanna_; in the engagement in

Mobile Bay August 5, 1864, although wounded, went into the shell room

and with his hands extinguished the fire from a shell exploded over it

by the enemy. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

JOHN TAYLOR.

Seaman in charge of the picket boat attached to the navy yard, New

York; for coolness, promptness, and good judgment on the 9th of

September, 1865, in rescuing from drowning Commander S. D. Trenchard,

of the United States Navy, who fell overboard in attempting to get on a

ferryboat which had collided with an English steamer and needed

immediate assistance. (G.O. 71, January 15, 1866.)

RICHARD H. TAYLOR.

Quartermaster, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nipsic_; for gallantry

during the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, March 16, 1889. (G.O. 157, April

20, 1904.)

THOMAS TAYLOR.

Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. _Metacomet_. During the passage of the

forts at the entrance of Mobile Bay, and in the action with the rebel

gunboats, August 5, 1864, cowardice was exhibited by the officer in

command of the forward pivot gun, but Thomas Taylor, by encouraging

example and words and effective handling of the gun, did honor to the

occasion. (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

WILLIAM G. TAYLOR.

Captain of forecastle 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.)

AUGUST P. TEYTAND.

Quartermaster, third class, 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.)

JAMES THAYER.

Ship's corporal; for rescuing from drowning a boy serving with him on

the U.S.S. _Constitution_, at navy yard, Norfolk, Va., November 16,

1879. (G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

HENRY THIELBERG.

Seaman, U.S.S. _Minnesota_, but temporarily on board of the U.S.S.

_Mount Washington_, Nansemond River, April 14, 1863; "conducted himself

with the highest coolness and courage, and volunteered to go upon the

pilot house to watch the movements of the enemy, which position he did

not leave until ordered down, although the balls flew thick around him,

and three struck within a few inches of his head." (G.O. 17, July 10,

1863.)

LOUIS F. THIES.

Private, United States Marine Corps, serving on board the U.S.S.

_Petrel_; for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life

to danger for the saving of the others on the occasion of the fire on

board said vessel March 31, 1901. (G.O. 85, March 22, 1902.)

KARL THOMASS.

Coxswain, 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.)

HENRY THOMPSON.

Seaman, United States Navy; for rescuing a man from drowning at Mare

Island, Calif., on the 27th of June, 1878.

HENRY THOMPSON.

Private, United States Marine Corps, 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.)

WILLIAM THOMPSON.

Signal quartermaster on board the U.S.S. _Mohican_ in the action at

Hilton Head, November 7, 1861; "steered the ship with a steady hand and

bold heart under the batteries; was wounded by a piece of shell, but

remained at his station until he fell from loss of blood;" "leg since

amputated." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)

WILLIAM G. THORDSEN.

Coxswain, serving on the U.S.S. _Pampanga_; for heroism and gallantry

under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, P.I., May 6, 1900. (G.O. 6, August

15, 1900.)

MICHAEL THORNTON.

Seaman; for jumping overboard from the U.S. tug _Leyden_, near Boston,

Mass., August 25, 1881, and sustaining, until picked up, Michael

Drennan, landsman, who had jumped overboard while temporarily insane.

(G.O. 326, October 18, 1884.)

PAUL TOBIN.

Landsman on board the U.S.S. _Plymouth_; at the imminent risk of his

life he jumped overboard in the harbor of Hamburg, July 3, 1871, when a

4-knot tide was running, and with a comrade saved from drowning one of

a party who was thrown out of a shore boat coming alongside the ship.

(G.O. 180, October 10, 1872.)

SAMUEL TODD.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Brooklyn_, in the engagement in

Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; conspicuous coolness at the commencement

and during the action. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

A. J. TOMLIN.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, on board of the U.S.S. _Wabash_.

During the assault on Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865, he advanced under

a heavy fire from the enemy's sharpshooters into an open space close to

the fort and assisted a wounded comrade to a place of safety. (G.O. 59,

June 22, 1865.)

MARTIN T. TORGERSON.

Gunner's mate, third 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.)

LIEUT. JULIUS C. TOWNSEND, UNITED STATES NAVY.

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.)

SAMUEL TRIPLETT.

Ordinary seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. _Marblehead_; for heroism

while engaged in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27

contact mines in the approaches of Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,

July 26 and 27, 1898. (G.O. 500, December 14, 1898.)

OTHNIEL TRIPP.

Chief boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Seneca_ in the assault

on Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865; "exhibited great gallantry in

charging through the gap in the stockade." (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)

J. M. TROUT.

Second-class fireman on board of the U.S.S. _Frolic_; gallant conduct

in endeavoring to save the life of one of the crew of the _Frolic_ who

had fallen overboard at Montevideo, April 20, 1877.

JEREMIAH TROY.

Chief boatswain's mate; for jumping overboard from the U.S. training

ship _New Hampshire_ at Newport, R.I., April 21, 1882, and rescuing

from drowning Francis T. Price, third-class boy. (G.O. 326, October 18,

1884.)

WILLIAM TROY.

Ordinary seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Colorado_; fighting at the side

of Lieutenant McKee, and especially commended by the latter after being

wounded at the capture of the Korean Forts, June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169,

February 8, 1872.)

ALEXANDER H. TRUETT.

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 was in the actions with

Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmette batteries, the rebel

ironclads and gunboats below New Orleans, the batteries below

Vicksburg, and was present at the surrender of New Orleans. He was

present at and assisted in the capture of the piratical steamers

_Miramon_ and _Marquis de la Habana_ in March, 1860, near Vera Cruz.

(G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

ALEXANDER TURVELIN.

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.)

OSCAR J. UPHAM.

Private, United States Marine Corps; for distinguished conduct in the

presence of the enemy at Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900.

Upham assisted to erect barricades under a heavy fire. (G.O. 55, July

19, 1901.)

CAPT. WILLIAM P. UPSHUR, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.