WILLIAM ADGER MOFFETT
WILLIAM ADGER MOFFETT
Class of 1890
Commander
USS Chester
U.S. Navy
April 21-22, 1914
Vera Cruz, Mexico
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Comdr. Moffett brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns at a critical time with telling effect. His skill in mooring his ship at night was especially noticeable. He placed her nearest to the enemy and did most of the firing and received most of the hits.
WILLIAM ADGER MOFFETT
Class of 1890
Commander
USS Chester
U.S. Navy
April 21-22, 1914
Vera Cruz, Mexico
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Comdr. Moffett brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns at a critical time with telling effect. His skill in mooring his ship at night was especially noticeable. He placed her nearest to the enemy and did most of the firing and received most of the hits.
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