August 7, 1872, in a strong tideway, to save Philip Cassidy, landsman, of the U.S.S. Wabash, from drowning. (G.O. 180, October 10, 1872.)

AMOS BRADLEY.

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. Varuna in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862; "stood at the wheel the whole time, although guns were raking the deck from behind him. His position was one of the most responsible on the ship, and he did his duty to the utmost." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

CHARLES BRADLEY.

Boatswain's mate; first captain of 9-inch gun on board of the U.S.S. Louisville; especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action. (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

CHIEF GUNNER GEORGE BRADLEY, UNITED STATES NAVY.

For meritorious service under fire on the occasion of the landing of the American naval forces at Vera Cruz in 1914. Chief Gunner Bradley was then attached to the U.S.S. Utah, as a chief gunner's mate, and was in charge of the ammunition party and special details at Vera Cruz. (Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on October 4, 1923.) (G.O. 117, September 13, 1923.)

GEORGE F. BRADY.

Chief gunner's mate, serving on board the torpedo boat Winslow, for gallant and conspicuous conduct in the action at Cardenas, Cuba, May 11, 1898. Brady's energy in assisting to sustain fire, his efforts to repair the steering gear under fire, his promptness in maintaining closed water-tight doors and hatches, was largely instrumental in saving the vessel. (G.O. 497, September 3, 1898.)

JOHN BRAZELL.

Quartermaster on the U.S.S. Richmond; recommended for coolness and good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He was on the Brooklyn in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, batteries below Vicksburg, and present at the surrender of New Orleans. Joined the Richmond in 1863. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

HENRY BREAULT.

Torpedoman, second class, serving on the U.S. submarine O-5, for heroism and devotion to duty at the time of the sinking of that vessel. On the morning of October 28, 1923, the O-5 collided with the steamship Abangarez and sank in less than a minute. When the collision occurred Breault was in the torpedo room. Upon reaching the hatch he saw that the boat was rapidly sinking. Instead of jumping overboard to save his own life, he returned to the torpedo room to the rescue of a shipmate whom he knew was trapped in the boat, closing the torpedo-room hatch on himself. Breault and Brown remained trapped in this compartment until rescued by the salvage party 31 hours later. (Medal presented by President Coolidge at the White House on March 8, 1924.) (G.O. 125, February 20, 1924.)

GEORGE BREEMAN.

Seaman, serving on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession at the time of the accidental ignition of powder charges in the forward 13-inch turret on board that vessel April 13, 1906. (G.O. 21, May 5, 1906.)

JOHN BREEN.

Boatswain's mate on board of the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., October 3, 1862; distinguished for his gallant conduct. (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)

CHRISTOPHER BRENNAN.

Seaman on board of the U.S.S. Mississippi (but belonging to the Colorado) in the capture of Forts St. Philip and Jackson and New Orleans, April 24 and 25, 1862; attracted the particular attention of his commanding officer by his "courageous example to those around him. Was the life and soul of the gun's crew." (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)

PATRICK F. BRESNAHAN.

Water tender, serving on board the U.S.S. Iowa, for extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel January 25, 1905. (G.O. 182, March 20, 1905.)

GEORGE W. BRIGHT.

Coal passer, serving on board the U.S.S. Nashville, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)

ANDREW BRINN.

Seaman on board of the U.S.S. Mississippi in the attack on the Port Hudson batteries night of March 14, 1863; commended for zeal and courage displayed in the performance of unusual and trying service while the vessel was aground and exposed to a heavy fire. (G.O. 17, July 10, 1863.)

GEORGE F. BROCK.

Carpenter's mate, second class, serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., July 21, 1905. (G.O. 13, January 5, 1906.)

CHARLES BROWN.

Corporal, United States Marine Corps, U.S.S. Colorado, assisted in capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the Korean Fort June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)

JAMES BROWN.

Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. Albatross in the action with Fort De Russy May 4, 1863. After the steering wheel and wheel ropes had been shot away, he stood on the gun platform of the quarter-deck, exposing his person to a close fire of musketry from the shore, and rendered invaluable assistance by his expert management of the relieving tackles in extricating the vessel from a perilous position. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)

JOHN BROWN.

Captain of afterguard on board of the U.S.S. De Soto; heroic conduct, with two comrades, in rescuing from drowning James Rose and John Russell, seamen, of the U.S.S. Winooski, off Eastport, Me., May 10, 1866. (G.O. 77, August 1, 1866.)

JOHN BROWN.

Captain of forecastle on board of the U.S.S. Brooklyn, in the engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; very conspicuous for bravery, skill, coolness, and activity at his gun. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

ROBERT BROWN.

Captain of top on board the U.S.S. Richmond, Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; commended for coolness and good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 1864. He was on board the Westfield in the actions with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Chalmettes, and present at the surrender of New Orleans; also with the batteries at Vicksburg. Joined the Richmond in September, 1863. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

WILSON BROWN.

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. Hartford in the engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; "was stationed at the shell whip on the berth deck. A man was killed on the ladder above him and thrown with such violence against Brown as to knock him into the hold, where he lay for a short time senseless, but on recovering he immediately returned to his station, though, besides himself, only one of the original six belonging there had escaped." (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

WILLIAM H. BROWN.

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. Brooklyn in the engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; conspicuous for bravery, performing his duty in the powder division, at a point where the ship was riddled very much, and in the immediate vicinity of the shell whips, which were twice cleared of men by bursting shells. Was also wounded. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)

WILLIAM P. BROWNELL.

Coxswain on board of the U.S.S. Benton; conspicuous for skill and courage as captain of 9-inch gun in the attacks on Great Gulf, May 3, 1863, and Vicksburg, May 22, 1863, also in serving at Battery Benton before Vicksburg. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)

HENRY BRUTSCHE.

Landsman on board of the U.S.S. Tacony.