Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

U.S.S. Shaw (DD-68), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

1918

"For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SHAW upon the occasion of the collision between that vessel and H.M.S. AQUTANITA on 9 October 1918, when his presence of mind, prompt and courageous action and resolute persistence and further, as a result of the splendid discipline of those under his command, the SHAW was saved from becoming a total loss and was safely brought into port after her bow had been completely severed from the remainder of the ship, and the ship still further endangered by fire and by threatened explosion of ammunition."

Awarded on:

1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Vice Admiral

Unit:

U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

August 6th, 1942

For combat against Japan during the sea battle in the Strait of Lombok on 19/20 February 1942.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Unit:

Task Force 5, Asiatic Fleet, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

June 1943

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as head of a mission of grave importance at Dakar, French West Africa during World War II. By his intelligent and tactful direction of negotiations with the representatives of France, he was able to pave the way for close and effective operations at sea in that important area. His profound understanding and judicious conduct of an undertaking of far-reaching significance were decisive factors in the successful accomplishment of a strategic mission."

Second DSM received as Gold Star
--
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 315

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1948

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

With "Destroyer" clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "Fleet" clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 2 service stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 1 service star

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)