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Earle
T.
Farwell

Earle Farwell graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1905.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wakiva

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Earle T. Farwell, United States Navy, for distinguished service as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. WAKIVA on the occasion of the engagement of that vessel with a German submarine during World War I, as a result of which the submarine was destroyed.