Hospital Steward William S. Shacklette

Hospital Steward William S. Shacklette

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving on the USS BENNINGTON at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, California on 21 July 1905. Hospital Steward Shacklette's exceptional fortitude, inspiring initiative, and unrelenting devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.