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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Henry Hartley, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Falcon during the salvage operation of the S-4, sunk as a result of a collision off Provincetown, Massachusetts, on 17 December 1927. The skillful handling of the FALCON under extremely adverse conditions together with the excellent judgment, zeal, efficiency and untiring devotion to duty of her Commanding Officer was an important factor in the final success of the operations. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Edward Ellsberg, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, from 16 October 1925 to 8 July 1926.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 326 (May 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Henry Hartley, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. Valiantly fighting his ship through severe enemy bombings during the assault on Sicily in 1943, Captain Hartley landed troops and equipment and brought his ship through unscathed. By expert seamanship and tactical skill he contributed materially to the success of the operations.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commodore [then Captain]

    Action Date:

    August 1943 – June 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 346 (January 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore [then Captain] Henry Hartley, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commander, auxiliary vessels shakedown group, Fleet Operational Training Command, Atlantic Fleet, from August 1943 to June 1944.