Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
A naval diver's heroic actions have been recognized with the Medal of Honor. The incident occurred in connection with the sinking of the US Navy submarine F-4 off Honolulu, Hawaii. The submarine sank on March 25, 1915, resulting in the loss of its entire crew.
The Navy attempted to raise the submarine to investigate the cause of the sinking. This effort put two more lives at risk, leading to a dramatic peacetime rescue effort. Further details about the incident and the diver's actions are available from the source, including the story of Frank Crilley, the diver who earned the Medal of Honor.
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