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Adolphus
Eugene
Watson

Adolphus Watson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1899. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Florida

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Adolphus E. Watson, United States Navy, for distinguished services in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. Florida of the sixth division, battleship fleet operating in the War Zone.