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Sinclair
Gannon

Sinclair Gannon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1900. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Saranac

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Sinclair Gannon, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U.S.S. SARANAC, engaged in laying mines in the North Sea during World War I.