SHARKEY-WILLIAM
WILLIAM JOSEPH SHARKEY
LTJG
William Joseph Sharkey Date of death: Killed in Action
Place of Birth: New York, Auburn
Home of record: Newport Rhode Island
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 Lieutenant, Junior Grade William Joseph Sharkey, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service on board the U.S.S. O-5, at the Navy Yard, New York 6 October 1918. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Sharkey called the attention of his Commanding Officer to the fact that the batteries were gassing, and together with his Commanding Officer started forward in the Submarine when the battery exploded and Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Sharkey was killed, his head being crushed.
Action Date: 6-Oct-18
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Division: U.S.S. O-5 (SS-66)
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret