Roger Welles graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1884. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
Sponsored by:
Roger
Welles
, Jr.
Awards Received
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Navy Cross
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Rear AdmiralDivision:
Naval IntelligenceAction Date:
World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Roger Welles, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in, a duty of great responsibility as Director of Naval Intelligence, in administering the important duties of his office and organizing and directing the service of intelligence at home and abroad during World War I.