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Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison presents Medals of Honor to Chief Machinist's Mate William Badders, Chief Torpedoman John Mihalowski, Chief Boatswain's Mate Orson L. Crandall and Chief Metalsmith James Harper McDonald on Jan. 19,1940. The men earned the honor for heroism during rescue and salvage operations following the accidental sinking of USS Squalus on May 23,1939
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Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison presents Medals of Honor to Chief Machinist's Mate William Badders, Chief Torpedoman John Mihalowski, Chief Boatswain's Mate Orson L. Crandall and Chief Metalsmith James Harper McDonald on Jan. 19, 1940.