Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Watertender Edward Meier, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in charge of fireroom of the U.S.S. JACOB JONES, on 17 May 1917, when part of No. 1 blower worked loose and wrecked the fittings of the fireroom. With great risk and under adverse conditions Watertender Meier succeeded in closing both fuel-oil valves to the burner lines.

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