Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Gunner’s Mate Clarence C. Moore, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U.S.S. SHAW, when that vessel collided with H.M.S. AQUITANIA on 9 October 1918, and the Shaw was cut in two and set on fire. Chief Gunner’s Mate Moore was in the severed bow and making his way aft. When about to get clear himself, he gave up his immediate chance and returned to the fore part of the forecastle to see if all the men had gotten out. He satisfied himself of this, then made his way aft to the deck. The bow capsized immediately afterward.

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