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NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive
USS Napa (AT-32)
Navy Cross Citations
Lieutenant Commander Nathaniel Minter Dial US Navy
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Nathaniel Minter Dial (0-27906), Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Fleet Tug U.S.S. NAPA (AT-32), in combat with the enemy during the period 7 December 1941 to 18 March 1942. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Lieutenant Commander Dial directed the anti-aircraft batteries of his ship and conducted operations of strategic importance involving hazardous missions such as to bring great credit to his command and the United States Naval Service.
Ensign Peroneau Brown Wingo US Naval Reserve
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Peroneau Brown Wingo, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Fleet Tug U.S.S. NAPA (AT-32), during the defense of the Philippine Islands from 18 March 1942 through 9 April 1942. Throughout this period Ensign Wingo directed the fire of his antiaircraft battery and participated in operations of strategic importance in the Manila Bay area involving hazardous missions, while exposed to frequent horizontal and dive-bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces. Ensign Wingo's inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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