Award presentations

General George V. Strong, the area corps commander, makes a short speech of congratulation after Captain Frank N. Roberts received the Navy Cross for bravery in the Panay Incident in the Philippines.

General George V. Strong (second from left) listens as an unidentified officer reads the citation for Captain Frank N. Roberts (right) to receive the Navy Cross at Ft. Warren, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for his bravery in the Panay Incident in the Philippines. All others are unidentified.

Frank N. Roberts (right) receives the Distinguished Service Medal for his bravery in the Panay Incident. Others are unidentified.

An unknown Navy officer receives award from Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, left, on board a ship.

An unidentified United States Navy sailor receives medal from an unknown Admiral.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) gives award to unknown officer on board a ship.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, right, gives an honorary award to a man, center. Howard Sheets, left, has received his award.

An unidentified United States Navy sailor receives medal from an unknown Admiral.

An unknown United States Navy officer receives award from Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, left, on board a ship.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks, right, gives an honorary award to a man, center. Howard Sheets, left, has received his award.