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Rafferty,
Albert W.
Seaman, U.S. Navy (Reserve Forces)
U.S.S. Shaw
Date Of Action: October
9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Albert W. Rafferty, U.S. Navy
(Reserve Forces), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while
serving on the U.S.S. Shaw, when that vessel collided with H.M.S.
Aquitania on October 9, 1918, and the Shaw was cut in two and set on
fire. Seaman Rafferty remained at the wheel until dragged overboard by
the forward aerial. He was picked up in a dazed condition and coolly
turned to work about the deck.
Rice,
J. L.
Fireman Second Class, U.S. Navy
US.S. Barnegat
Date Of Action: February
21, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Fireman Second Class J. L. Rice, U.S. Navy,
for meritorious conduct during an accident sustained by the Barnegat on
February 21, 1918. Fireman Second Class Dell, a member of the
engine-room force, with others was in the fireroom three minutes after
the accident, which was flooded with escaping
steam, and had the fires pulled.
Riley,
Edward C.
Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy (Reserve
Forces)
U.S.S. Shaw
Date Of Action: October
9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant (j.g.) Edward C. Riley, U.S.
Navy (Reserve Forces), for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the
collision between the U.S.S. Shaw and H.M.S. Aquitania on October 9,
1918, when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Lieutenant (j.g.)
Riley, of the Shaw, with other officers and enlisted men, threw
overboard a large quantity of 4-inch. ammunition which was on deck only
a few feet from a blazing oil tank, and this while the ammunition near
them was already exploding. This heroic action saved the ship from
complete destruction and made it possible for her to proceed to port
under her own steam in spite of the loss of her bow.
Romspert,
John W.
Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Shaw
Date Of Action: October
9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner's Mate John W. Romspert, U.S.
Navy, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the
U.S.S. Shaw with H.M.S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set
on fire. Chief Gunner's Mate Romspert set a splendid example of
efficiency, coolness, and indifference to danger, especially in taking
part in throwing overboard ready ammunition piled on the deck of the
Shaw within five feet of a blazing oil tank.
Russell,
John S.
Chief Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Cleveland
Date Of Action: February
16, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Machinist's Mate John S. Russell,
U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the
occasion of a fire on the U.S.S.
Cleveland, at sea, on February 16,
1918. Chief Machinist's Mate Russell, with others, descended into a
compartment over the aftermagazine filled with smoke and suffocating
fumes and successfully extinguished the fire after forty-five minutes
work.
Ryeberg,
Richard E.
Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
Orderly, US Naval Hospital (Norfolk, VA
Date Of Action: July
2, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner's Mate Richard E. Ryeberg,
U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving
at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va. On July 2, 1918, in a fire in
the dispensary, in which there was a large quantity of alcohol and other
inflammable materials. Chief Gunner's Mate Ryeberg twice plunged into
the thick smoke with fire extinguishers and succeeded in putting out the
fire at great personal danger.
Seibert,
Walter
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Charles Whittemore
Date Of Action: World
War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant Walter Seibert, U.S. Navy, for
distinguished and heroic service in the line of his profession while
serving on the U.S.S. Charles Whittemore as part of a patrol unit
operating against submarines off the Atlantic coast of the United
States. A leak having been started in the battery compartment of the
U.S.S. N-5, one of the submarines of the patrol unit which threatened to
put the submarine out of action through the flooding of the battery and
the development of chlorine gas, Lieutenant Seibert, in company with
Commander Guy E. Davis, entered the flooded compartment, and for four
hours these officers alternated at lying on their backs in the water and
calking the leaking seams, while the crew of the boat, by bailing,
succeeded in keeping the water just below the top of the battery. As a
result of this action, the boat was enabled to keep the sea for 18 days
and to carry out the orders under which the unit was acting for the
protection of the coast and shipping of the United States.
Setliff,
Guy Murlen
Machinist's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy
U.S.S. Shaw
Date Of Action: October
9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Machinist's Mate Second Class Guy Murlen
Setliff, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the
collision of the U.S.S. Shaw with the H.M.S. Aquitania when the Shaw was
cut in two and set on fire. Machinist's Mate Second Class Setliff, with
others, set a splendid example of efficiency, coolness, and indifference
to danger, remaining at his post in the engine room, although water was
knee deep and he had every reason to believe the ship was sinking.
*Sharkey,
William J.
Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy
U.S.S. O-5
Date Of Action: October
6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant (j.g.) William J. Sharkey, U.S.
Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service on board
the U.S.S. O-5, at the Navy Yard, New York October 6,1918. Lieutenant
(j.g.) Sharkey called the attention of his Commanding Officer to the
fact that the batteries were gassing, and together with his Commanding
Officer started forward in the Submarine when the battery exploded and
Lieutenant (j.g.) Sharkey was killed, his head being crushed.
Shonerd,
Henry G.
Commander, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Shaw
Date Of Action: October
9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Henry G. Shonerd, U.S. Navy, for
extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision between the
U.S.S. Shaw and H.M.S. Aquitania on October 9, 1918, when the Shaw was
cut in two and set on fire. Commander Shonerd, of the Shaw, with other
officers and enlisted men, threw overboard a large quantity of 4-inch
ammunition which was on deck only a few feet from a blazing oil tank,
and this while the ammunition near them was already exploding. This
heroic action saved the ship from complete destruction, and made it
possible for her to proceed to port under her own steam, in spite of the
loss of her bow.
Strahan,
Philip J.
Quartermaster Second Class, U.S. Navy
Date Of Action: World
War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Quartermaster Second Class Philip J.
Strahan, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while
serving on a steamer used in experimental mine sweeping on the North Sea
barrage. In a gale and heavy sea, the main topmast broke in two, the
upper part dropping down and whipping around. Strahan jumped into the
rigging, and at great danger to himself, cut the part adrift.
Suberg,
Fred Henry
Chief Water Tender, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Shaw
Date Of Action: October
9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Water Tender Fred Henry Suberg, U.S.
Navy, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of the
U.S.S. Shaw with the H.M.S.
Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Chief Water
Tender Suberg
refused to leave his post in the fireroom although the water was rising
rapidly and he had every reason to believe that the ship was sinking.
Thomas,
Hurley A.
Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Von Steuben
Date Of Action: October
24, 1917
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Boatswain's Mate Hurley A. Thomas,
U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
preventing a collision on October 24, 1917, between a Japanese ship
loaded with high explosive, and the Von Steuben, at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard. When all the men had dispersed from the deck, Chief
Boatswain's Mate Thomas jumped to the No. 10 5-inch gun and succeeded in
getting it trained clear before the projecting boats and davits of the
Japanese steamer got to the point of contact with this ship.
Trask,
Stephen S.
Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Downes
Date Of Action: October
7, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate First Class Stephen S.
Trask, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while
serving on the U.S.S. Downes. While that vessel was scouting off the
West Coast of Ireland in a heavy gale on October 7, 1918, a sea broke on
the stern, spreading the depth charge tracks, and dislodged a number of
depth charges, which became a menace to the ship. Boatswain's Mate Trask,
with an officer and other enlisted men, at once undertook to secure the
bombs, at great personal risk to themselves, as the seas were breaking
over the stern, and finally succeeded.
Trovel,
Emil W.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve
Forces)
SC-59
Date Of Action: September
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Emil W. Trovel, U.S.
Navy (Reserve Forces), for extraordinary heroism upon the occasion of a
fire on board the SC-59 at the navy yard, New York, on September 17,
1918. Two depth bombs were in the Y-guns and six more on the after deck.
The fire was very violent, the flames reaching as high as the masthead.
Seaman Trovel, with three others, went on board without orders and
removed the bombs from the Y-guns, these bombs being so
hot at the time that the paint on them
was blistered.
Trudeau,
Frank J.
Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Wickes
Date Of Action: October
5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Fireman First Class Frank J. Trudeau, U.S.
Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished conduct while
serving on the U.S.S. Wickes at the time of an explosion on the U.S.S.
O-5, at the Navy Yard, New York, on October 5, 1918. Fireman First Class
Trudeau, with another man, hurried to the scene of the accident, entered
the submarine, and assisted in taking out injured and overcome men.
Wallace,
James H.
Warrant Machinist, U.S. Navy (Reserve
Forces)
U.S.S. Harvard
Date Of Action: World
War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Warrant Machinist James H. Wallace, U.S.
Navy (Reserve Forces), for heroic action and devotion to duty while
serving on the U.S.S. Harvard, when a fire occurred in the coal bunkers
of the vessel at sea. Lieutenant Wallace, then warrant machinist,
entered the bunkers filled with steam and gas, while the fire was
burning and worked for forty-eight hours without sleep. It was largely
due to his courage and perseverance that serious consequences were
avoided.
Waters,
Peter J.
Machinist's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy
SC-59
Date Of Action: September
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Machinist's Mate Second Class Peter J.
Waters, U.S. Navy,
for extraordinary heroism upon the occasion of a fire on board the SC-59
at the Navy Yard, New York, on September 17, 1918. Two depth bombs were
in the Y-guns and six more on the after deck. The fire was very violent,
the flames reaching as high as the masthead. Machinist's Mate Second
Class Waters with three others went on board without orders and removed
the bombs from the Y-guns, these bombs being so hot at the time that the
paint on them was blistered.
Weber,
John
Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Woolsey
Date Of Action: October
10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner's Mate John Weber, U.S. Navy,
for heroic conduct and devotion to duty while serving on the U.S.S.
Woolsey. On October 10, 1918, an oil fire occurred in the galley of that
vessel close to which was ready ammunition on the platform over the
galley. Chief Gunners Mate Weber personally removed most of the
ammunition to a safe place, and when the cartridge cases became too hot
to handle, threw the remainder overboard. In doing this he was
badly burned.
White,
Richard D.
Captain, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Orizaba
Date Of Action: World
War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Captain Richard D. White, U.S. Navy, for
distinguished service in the line of his profession in command of the
U.S.S. Orizaba on three round trips carrying troops, on one of which
trips he was wounded by a premature explosion of a depth charge but
declined to relinquish command.
Williams,
Walter Meade
Electrician First Class, U.S. Navy
S.S. City of Wilmington
Date Of Action: April
13, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Electrician First Class Walter Meade
Williams, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service as senior wireless operator on the S.S. City of Wilmington when
that ship was destroyed by fire at sea on the night of April 13, 1918.
Electrician First Class Williams stuck to his post very bravely,
securing the assistance of three ships, and remaining on that ship until
the very last. He left when the ship was enveloped in flames and smoke.
*Williamson,
William D.
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Orizaba
Date Of Action: August
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant Commander William D. Williamson,
U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
the line of his profession on duty on the U.S.S. Orizaba. Lieutenant
Commander Williamson lost his
life on August 17, 1918, when a depth
bomb exploded on board the U.S.S. Orizaba.
Wixon,
R. A.
Engineer Second Class, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Barnegat
Date Of Action: February
21, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Engineer Second Class R. A. Wixon, U.S.
Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct during an accident sustained
by the Barnegat on February 21, 1918. Engineman Second Class Wixon, a
member of the engineroom force, with others, was in the fireroom three
minutes after the accident occurred, which was flooded with escaping
steam, and had the fires pulled.
Worsham,
Thomas York
Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Shaw
Date Of Action: October
9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Fireman First Class Thomas York Worsham,
U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism on the occasion of the collision of
the U.S.S. Shaw with the H.M.S. Aquitania when the Shaw was cut in two
and set on fire. Fireman First Class Worsham refused to leave his post
in the fireroom although the water was rising rapidly and he had reason
to believe that the ship was sinking.
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