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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander William Dilworth Puleston, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. STRINGHAM, the U.S.S. SIGOURNEY and the U.S.S. CUSHING, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplier through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity during World War I.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    January 14, 1942 – April 13, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 348 (March 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William Dilworth Puleston, 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 coordinating activities of the Navy Department and Foreign Economic Administration from 14 January 1942 to 13 April 1945.