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Norman
J.
Blackwood

Norman Blackwood was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1887. He retired as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain (MC)

    Division:

    U.S. Hospital Ships Solace & Mercy

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain (MC) Norman J. Blackwood, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U. S. Hospital Ships, SOLACE and MERCY in the Train of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet during World War I.