SERVICE MEMORIES

Albert D. Sturtevant Date of death: Killed in Action
Home of record: Washington D.C.
Status: KIA
 

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Navy Cross


Awarded for actions during the World War I
 

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Ensign Albert D. Sturtevant, United States Navy, for distinguished and heroic service as an Aviator attached to the Royal Air Force Station at Felixstowe, England, making a great many offensive patrol flights over the North Sea and was shot down when engaged gallantly in combat with a number of enemy planes.

Action Date: World War I

Service: Navy

Rank: Ensign

Company: Pilot

Regiment: Royal Air Force (Attached)

Division: Naval Aviation Forces

Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret