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William
Pigott
Cronan

William Cronan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1898. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Komingin der Nederlanden

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain William Pigott Cronan, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Komingin der Nederlanden, transporting troops to Europe through waters infested by enemy submarines and mines, during World War I.