Edward Howe Watson Date of death: 7-Jan-42
Edward Watson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1895. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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 Captain Edward Howe Watson, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. ALABAMA in the Atlantic Fleet during World War I.
Action Date: World War I
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Alabama
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret
