The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Chief Gunner’s Mate Thomas Eadie, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty during the diving operations in connection with the salvage of the U.S.S. S-4 sunk as a result of a collision off Provincetown, Massachusetts, 17 December 1927. During the period, 17 December 1927 to 17 March 1928, on which latter date the ill-fated vessel was raised, Chief Gunner’s Mate Eadie, under the most adverse weather conditions, at the risk of his life, descended many times into the icy waters and displayed throughout that fortitude, skill, determination and courage which characterizes conduct above and beyond the call of duty.
Sponsored by:
Awards Received
-
Navy Cross
-
Medal of Honor
-
Navy Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Chief Gunner’s MateRegiment:
Submarine and Rescue Salvage UnitDivision:
U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)Action Date:
October 16, 1925 – July 8, 1926
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Gunner’s Mate Thomas Eadie, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty as a Diver, on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51, from 16 October 1925 to 8 July 1926. Chief Gunner’s Mat Eadie’s actions during this operation were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
-
Medal of Honor
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Chief Gunner’s MateDivision:
U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)Action Date:
December 18, 1927
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Chief Gunner’s Mate Thomas Eadie, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession above and beyond the call of duty on 18 December 1927, as a member of the Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit, U.S.S. Falcon, during the diving operations in connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. S-4 with all on board, as a result of a collision off Provincetown, Massachusetts On this occasion when Michels, Chief Torpedoman, U.S. Navy, while attempting to connect an airline to the submarine at a depth of 102 feet became seriously fouled, Chief Gunner’s Mate Eadie, under the most adverse diving conditions, deliberately, knowingly, and willingly took his own life in his hands by promptly descending to the rescue in response to the desperate need of his companion diver. After two hours of extremely dangerous and heartbreaking work, by his cool, calculating, and skillful labors, he succeeded in his mission and brought Michels safely to the surface.