Quartermaster on board of the U.S.S. _Colorado_; assumed command of Company D, after Lieutenant McKee was wounded, and handled it with great credit until relieved during the attack and capture of the Korean forts June 11, 1871. (G.O. 169, February 8, 1872.)
Private, United States Marine Corps, 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.)
Seaman serving on board the U.S.S. _Marmora_; was sent on shore with a crew to man a rifle howitzer which had been mounted on a field carriage and posted in the streets of Yazoo City during the rebel attack on that place, March 5, 1864. His defense of the gun against superior forces is mentioned as most gallant, having nobly stood his ground through the whole action, fighting hand to hand to save the gun and the reputation of the Navy. Promoted to acting master's mate. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)
ENSIGN HUGH C. FRAZER, UNITED STATES NAVY.
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, April 22, 1914. Ran forward to rescue a wounded man, in which act he was so exposed that the fire of his own men was temporarily suspended for fear of hitting him. He returned at once to his position in line. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
Water tender, 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.)
Pilot on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_ in the engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864; was the great reliance of the commanding officer of the _Hartford_ in all difficulties in his line of duty. During the action he was in the maintop piloting the ships into the bay. Especially commended to the department. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Gunner's mate on board of the U.S.S. _Pinola_ in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip April 24, 1862, and the taking of New Orleans. "Berth deck being on fire, he instantly closed the magazine and remained inside." (G.O. 11, April 3, 1863.)
Orderly sergeant, United States Marine Corps, U.S.S. _Ticonderoga_, in the attacks on Fort Fisher January 13 to 15, 1865. "Commended for coolness, good conduct, and skill as captain of a gun." (G.O. 59, June 22, 1865.)