BRESNAHAM-MICHAEL
MICHAEL J. BRESNAHAM
Rate/Rank
LT
LT
Service Branch
CO, USS WIDGEON AM-22
Michael J. Bresnahan
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Michael J. Bresnahan, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in Command of the U.S.S. WIDGEON, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines during World War I.
Action Date: World War I
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Widgeon
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret