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Walter
Owen
Henry

Walter Henry graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1013. He retired as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Fanning

    Action Date:

    November 17, 1917

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Walter Owen Henry, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Officer of the Deck on the U.S.S. FANNING in initiating prompt and efficient offensive action on the occasion of the engagement with, and the capture of the German submarine U-58 on 17 November 1917.