The official Medal of Honor citation for Chief Gunner 's Mate Thomas Eadie is as follows : For display of extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession above and beyond the call of duty on 18 December 1927 , during the diving operations in connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. '' S-4 '' with all on board , as a result of a collision off Provincetown , Mass . On this occasion when MICHELS , Chief Torpedoman , United States Navy , while attempting to connect an air line to the submarine at a depth of 102 feet became seriously fouled , EADIE , under the most adverse diving conditions , deliberately , knowingly and willingly took his own life in his hands by promptly descending to the rescue in response to the desperate need of his companion diver . After two hours of extremely dangerous and heartbreaking work , by his cool , calculating and skillful labors , he succeeded in his mission and brought MICHELS safely to the surface . The official citation for Chief Gunner 's Mate Thomas Eadie 's first Navy Cross is as follows : For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the salvaging of the U.S.S. '' S-51 '' . 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
Victory Medal
World War I Victory Medal (United States)
Thomas Eadie