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Charles
Butler
McVay
, Jr.

Charles McVay graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1890. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Oklahoma

    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 Charles Butler McVay, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in Command of the U.S.S. OKLAHOMA, operating in the war zone in association and cooperation with British Naval Forces during World War I.