Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Charles Belknap, Jr., United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Director of Naval Overseas Transportation Service in the Office of Naval Operations in connection with the taking over and developing and operating a large mercantile fleet for war purposes.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Regiment:

    Overseas Transportation Service

    Division:

    Office of Naval Operations

    Action Date:

    World War I

    War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Commander Charles Belknap, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, with the Naval Overseas Transportation Service in the Office of Naval Operations. Commander Belknap’s successful organization and administration of this service contributed greatly to the successful operation of the American forces abroad.