Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Edward Clifford Kalbfus, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Pocohontas, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of’ transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines during World War I.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    Action Date:

    April 1, 1941 – November 2, 1942

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 374 (April 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Edward Clifford Kalbfus, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as President, Naval War College and Commandant, Naval Operating Base Newport, Rhode Island, from 1 April 1941 to 2 November 1942.