Navy Cross

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