the salvaging of the U.S.S. S-51. 2nd Navy Cross The official citation for Chief Gunner's Mate Thomas Eadie's second Navy Cross is as follows: For extraordinary heroism and fearless devotion to duty during the diving operations in connection with the salvage of the U.S.S. S-4 sunk as a result of a collision off Provincetown, Massachusetts, 17 December 1927. During the period, 17 December 1927 to 17 March 1928, on which latter date the ill-fated vessel was raised, Eadie, under the most adverse weather conditions, at the risk of his life, descended many times into the icy waters and displayed throughout that fortitude, skill, determination and courage which characterizes conduct above and beyond the call of duty. In addition to the above, Eadie also received the Navy Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and World War Two Victory Medal. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients List of Medal of Honor recipients during Peacetime References 1887 births 1974 deaths United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy officers Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) United States Navy personnel of World War I Scottish-born Medal of Honor recipients Military personnel from Glasgow Non-combat recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials in Rhode Island