Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant James S. Trayer, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Sonoma in assisting icebound vessels in the winter of 1917-18; in constant and efficient attendance on the mine-laying squadron; and for valuable and seamanlike assistance under very difficult circumstances, in connection with the loss of the British ship Huntscliff.
Action Date: Winter, 1917-1918
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Sonoma
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant James S. Trayer, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Sonoma in assisting icebound vessels in the winter of 1917-18; in constant and efficient attendance on the mine-laying squadron; and for valuable and seamanlike assistance under very difficult circumstances, in connection with the loss of the British ship Huntscliff.
Action Date: Winter, 1917-1918
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Sonoma
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant James S. Trayer, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Sonoma in assisting icebound vessels in the winter of 1917-18; in constant and efficient attendance on the mine-laying squadron; and for valuable and seamanlike assistance under very difficult circumstances, in connection with the loss of the British ship Huntscliff.
Action Date: Winter, 1917-1918
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Sonoma
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant James S. Trayer, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Sonoma in assisting icebound vessels in the winter of 1917-18; in constant and efficient attendance on the mine-laying squadron; and for valuable and seamanlike assistance under very difficult circumstances, in connection with the loss of the British ship Huntscliff.
Action Date: Winter, 1917-1918
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Sonoma
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LT CMDR US NAVY RET NY
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