Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Seaman Carl C. Martin, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the crew of the U.S.S. WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER when that ship was sunk by a torpedo on the night of 18 May 1918. Seaman Martin remained at his station as pointer until the ship was so far down at the stern end that the guns could not be manned.

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