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Belknap Jr., Charles (Navy Cross / Army DSM), LCDR.
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Home Town Concord, MA
Date of Passing Dec 29, 1954
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Appointed Director on January 9, 1918 of the newly formed Naval Overseas Transportation Service (NOTS). CDR Belknap was in charge of navy cargo ships and when appointed as Director NOTS gave him responsibility for all auxiliary vessles not otherwise assigned to the fleet or various naval districts.
For services in this position was awarded both the Navy Cross and Army DSM.
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Navy Cross - 1919
Name of Award Navy Cross
Year Awarded 1919
Last Updated: Oct 10, 2010
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Details Behind Award
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Charles Belknap, Jr., United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Director of Naval Overseas Transportation Service in the Office of Naval Operations in connection with the taking over and developing and operating a large mercantile fleet for war purposes. Action Date: World War I Service: Navy Rank: Commander Company: Director Regiment: Overseas Transportation Service Division: Office of Naval Operations
