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John
“F”
Shea

John Shea was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1907.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Division:

    U.S.S. C-208

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign John “F” Shea, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in Command of the U.S.S. C-208, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines during World War I.