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S.S.
Florence H
Rogers,
John W.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
S.S. Florence H
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman John W. Rogers, United States Navy,
for heroic conduct and devotion to duty while serving as a member of the
Armed Guard of the S.S. Florence H on April 17, 1918, when that
ship, loaded with explosives blew up in Quiberon Bay, France. Rogers at
the risk of his life remained on the deck throwing loose wood over the
side to assist men in the water and after going overboard, gave up the
timer to which he was clinging to save others.
U.S.S.
Christabel
Brown,
Henry C.
Engineman Second Class, U.S. Navy
(Reserve Force)
USS Christabel
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Engineman Second Class Henry C. Brown,
United States Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Christabel to
the rescue of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the
17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the
water in the vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the Christabel's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger
to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Cram,
George E.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
USS Christabel
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant Marvin L. Coon, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the U.S.S.
Christabel to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the
night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak
of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was covered with
burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames
throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Christabel's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving
the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
King,
Wallace A.
Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy
USS Christabel
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Wallace A
King, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the
crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Christabel to the rescue
of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Christabel's boats drove their boats into the
burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by
boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Maguire,
William A.
Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Navy
USS Christabel
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant William A. Maguire, United
States Navy (Chaplain), for extraordinary heroism as an officer in a
boat sent out from the U.S.S. Christabel to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was
burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
officers and crews of the Christabel's boats drove their boats
into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the lives of many men,
who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have
perished in the wreckage.
Snow,
Herbert E.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force)
USS Christabel
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant Herbert E. Snow, United States
Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent
out from the U.S.S. Christabel to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Christabel's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving
the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Van
Horn, Evans C.
Coxswain, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force)
USS Christabel
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Coxswain Evans C. Van Horn, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Christabel to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Christabel's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger
to themselves and, assisted
by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Zeller,
Louis
Pharmacist's Mate First Class, U.S.
Navy
USS Christabel
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Pharmacist's Mate First Class Louis Zeller,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Christabel to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was
burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost
immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence
H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Christabel's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger
to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
U.S.S.
Corona
Cargill,
George B.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class George B. Cargill,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Coon,
Marvin L.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force)
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant Marvin L. Coon, United States
Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent
out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Corona's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving
the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Donley,
Charles Frederick
Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate First Class Charles
Frederick Donley, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to
the rescue of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the
17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the
water in the vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crew of the Corona's boats drove their boats into
the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted
by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Eccleston,
Howard R.
Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy (Reserve
Force)
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant (j.g.) Howard R. Eccleston,
United States Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism in charge
of a boat sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was
burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Corona's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving
the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Garvey,
Frank B.
Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Gunner's Mate Third Class Frank B. Garvey,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Hale,
Raymond W.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Raymond W. Hale, United States Navy,
for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on
the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Heller,
John C.
Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Gunner's Mate Second Class John C. Heller,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Morris,
Paul E.
Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Paul E.
Morris, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the
crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of
men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Pedeson,
Olaf
Coxswain, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Coxswain Olaf Pederson, United States Navy,
for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on
the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Reinlein,
Frank G.
Machinist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Machinist's Mate First Class Frank G.
Reinlein, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of
the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue
of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Corona's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Sullivan,
Thomas P.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Thomas P. Sullivan, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Wacker,
Vincent M.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Vincent M. Wacker,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Wilson,
Harold R.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Corona
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Harold R. Wilson,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Corona to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Corona's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
U.S.S.
Stewart
Covington,
Jesse Whitfield
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Stewart
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
UPGRADED to Medal of Honor
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Jesse Whitfield
Covington, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service in rescuing a man who was surrounded by powder
boxes and too exhausted to help himself.
Frank,
Harold M.
Boatswain's Mate Second Class,
U.S. Navy
USS Stewart
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Harold M.
Frank, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the
crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Stewart to the rescue of
men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Stewart's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Gates,
Edwin G.
Chief Boatswain's Mate Second Class,
U.S. Navy
USS Stewart
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Boatswain's Mate Second Class Edwin
G. Gates, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of
the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Stewart to the rescue
of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Stewart's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Hoover,
Earl E.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Stewart
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Earl E. Hoover, United States Navy,
for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U.S.S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on
the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Malone,
Michael J.
Coxswain, U.S. Navy
USS Stewart
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Coxswain Michael J. Malone, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Walker,
Lloyd
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Stewart
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Lloyd Walker, United States Navy,
for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U.S.S. Stewart to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on
the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Stewart's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
U.S.S.
Sultana
Aldrich,
Robert Wesley
Seaman, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force)
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Robert Wesley Aldrich, United States
Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member
of the boat's crew of
the U.S.S. Sultana at the time of the burning of the Florence
H. Aldrich went among the burning wreckage and exploding ammunition
at great personal risk to rescue men who had been thrown into the water.
Carter,
James P.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman James P. Carter, United States Navy,
for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on
the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Conroy,
J. J.
Coxswain, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Coxswain J. J. Conroy, United States Navy,
for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from
the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on
the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Johnston,
Robert A.
Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve)
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Ensign Robert A. Johnston, United States
Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent
out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Sultana's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving
the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Jones,
Hayden H.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Hayden H. Jones, United
States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats
sent out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Kelly,
John J.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class J. J. Kelly, United
States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats
sent out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Lindholm,
William
Coxswain, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Coxswain William Lindholm, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Manley,
George C.
Pharmacist's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy (Reserve Force)
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Pharmacist's Mate Second Class George C.
Manley, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the
crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of
men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Olsen,
Norman
Quartermaster Second Class, U.S. Navy
(Reserve Force)
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Quartermaster Second Class Norman Olsen,
United States Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism as a
member of the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Sultana to
the rescue of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with
explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the
17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the
water in the vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning
powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the
wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into
the burning mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted
by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Rockwell,
Sherburne B.
Ensign, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Ensign Sherburne B. Rockwell, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the U.S.S.
Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the
night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak
of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was covered with
burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames
throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Sultana's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving
the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Schaperow,
James H.
Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Boatswain's Mate James H. Schaperow,
United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Sultana's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Schwimmer,
Charles Edwin
Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Charles Edwin
Schwimmer, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of
the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918.
Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of
which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of
the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning mass
without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the
other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many
men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have
perished in the wreckage.
Walker,
Daniel
Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Daniel
Walker, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the
crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue of
men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Wassberg,
Hilding F.
Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Sultana
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Gunner's Mate Second Class Hilding F.
Wassberg, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of
the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Sultana to the rescue
of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Sultana's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
U.S.S.
Truxton
Brant,
William J.
Seaman Second Class,
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Truxton
Date Of Action:
April 17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class William J. Brant, U.S.
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Truxton to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned int he harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence
H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger
to themselves, and, assisted by boats from other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Lamberton,
Roy F.
Coxswain, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force)
USS Truxton
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Coxswain Roy F. Lamberton, United States
Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew
of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Truxton to the rescue of men
from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was
burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost
immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence
H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger
to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Shatto,
Lawrence
Coxswain, U.S. Navy
USS Truxton
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Coxswain Lawrence Shatto, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Truxton to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Trainor,
Harold W.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Truxton
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Harold W. Trainor,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Truxton to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Truxton's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
U.S.S.
Wanderer
Beglin,
William J.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman William J. Beglin, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Wanderer, to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence
H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of
danger to themselves and,
assisted by boats from the other ships
present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who,
but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished
in the wreckage.
Brunssen,
Louis F.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Louis F. Brunssen, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted
by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Flaut,
Jesse A.
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Lieutenant Jesse A. Flaut, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent out from the U.S.S.
Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night
of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of
fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was covered with
burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering flames
throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Wanderer's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in saving the
lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Harris,
William O.
Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force)
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Ensign William O. Harris, United States
Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism in charge of a boat sent
out from the U.S.S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The officers and crews of the Wanderer's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass and succeeded in
saving the lives of many men, who, but for the help so promptly and
heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Hazzard,
Norman K.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Norman K. Hazzard, United States
Navy, for extraordinary
heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S.
Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence H, which
vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on
the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately after the
outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted
by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Johnstone,
Roger
Yeoman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Yeoman Second Class Roger Johnstone, United
States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats
sent out from the U.S.S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Lee,
Oscar H.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Oscar H. Lee, United
States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats
sent out from the U.S.S. Wanderer to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Wanderer's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted
by boats from the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving
the lives of many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically
extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
McCauley,
George S.
Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S.
Navy
USS Wanderer
Date Of Action:
April 17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Boatswain's Mate Second Class George S.
McCauley, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service as member of the boat's crew of the U.S.S. Wanderer at the time
of the burning of the Florence H. Boatswain's Mate Macauley went among
the burning wreckage and exploding ammunition at great risk to rescue
men who had been thrown into the water.
U.S.S.
Whipple
Aymar,
Robert W.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Robert W. Aymar, United States Navy,
for extraordinary heroism as a member of t he crew of boats sent out
from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of the Florence
H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded,
scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's
boats drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of
danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present
in the harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Burns,
Frank T.
Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Gunner's Mate First Class Frank T. Burns,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Childress,
Paul
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Paul Childress, United
States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats
sent out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Ellison,
Walter A.
Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Fireman First Class Walter A. Ellison,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918.
Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of
which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crew of
the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass
without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the
other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Harrington,
Fred
Chief Boatswain's Mate Second Class,
U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Boatswain's Mate Second Class Fred
Harrington, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of
the crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue
of men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Jones,
Charles E.
Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Fireman First Class Charles E. Jones,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918.
Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity
of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes, many of
which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of
the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning mass
without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from the
other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
LeBas,
Harry E.
Pharmacist's Mate First Class, U.S.
Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Pharmacist's Mate First Class Harry E.
LeBas, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the
crew of boats sent out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of
men from the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives,
was burned in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April,
1918. Almost immediately after the outbreak of fire the water in the
vicinity of Florence H was covered with burning powder boxes,
many of which exploded, scattering flames throughout the wreckage. The
crews of the Whipple's boats drove their boats into the burning
mass without thought of danger to themselves and, assisted by boats from
the other ships present in the harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of
many men who, but for the help so promptly and heroically extended, must
have perished in the wreckage.
Mathias,
Frank M.
Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Second Class Frank M. Mathias,
United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of
boats sent out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from
the Florence H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned
in the harbor of Quiberon on the night of the 17th
of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
McCabe,
Harold E.
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Harold E. McCabe, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
Shabouth,
Anthony
Seaman, U.S. Navy
USS Whipple
Date Of Action: April
17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman Anthony Shabouth, United States
Navy, for extraordinary heroism as a member of the crew of boats sent
out from the U.S.S. Whipple to the rescue of men from the Florence
H, which vessel, loaded with explosives, was burned in the harbor of
Quiberon on the night of the 17th of April, 1918. Almost immediately
after the outbreak of fire the water in the vicinity of Florence H was
covered with burning powder boxes, many of which exploded, scattering
flames throughout the wreckage. The crews of the Whipple's boats
drove their boats into the burning mass without thought of danger to
themselves and, assisted by boats from the other ships present in the
harbor, succeeded in saving the
lives of many men who, but for the help
so promptly and heroically extended, must have perished in the wreckage.
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