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William
Daniel
Brotherton

William Brotherton graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1891. He retired as a Captain in the U.S. Navy.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. South Carolina

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain William Daniel Brotherton, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer U.S.S. SOUTH CAROLINA, during World War I.