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George
Tilfort
Pettengill

George Pettengill graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1898. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wyoming

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain George Tilfort Pettengill, United States Navy, for distinguished services in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. WYOMING of the Sixth Division, Battleship Fleet operating in the War Zone during World War I.