Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Seaman Albert W. Rafferty, United States Navy (Reserve Force), 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. Seaman Rafferty remained at the wheel until dragged overboard by the forward aerial. He was picked up in a dazed condition and coolly turned to work about the deck.

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