Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Frank W. Crilley Building

Frank W. Crilley, Ensign, U.S. Navy, 1883-1947

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 12, 2008

1. Frank W. Crilley Building Marker

Inscription. Frank W. Crilley was born in Trenton, New Jersey on September 13, 1883. Following enlistment in the Navy in March, 1900 he became a gunner's mate and received additional training as a diver. In 1915 he made dives to over 300 feet during salvage operations on the sunken submarine F-4 (SS-23) off Honolulu, Hawaii. On April 17, 1915 he rescued fellow diver, William F. Loughman, Chief Gunner's Mate, USN, who had become entangled at a depth of 250 feet. After 2 hours and 11 minutes, Crilley was brought to the surface, having untangled the snarl of lines and cleared his imperiled comrade who was also brought to the surface still alive. For his heroism on this occasion, Frank W. Crilley was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1929.

Erected by U.S. Navy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1900.

Location. 38° 52.372′ N, 76° 59.831′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on Sicard Street, SE. The Marker is three blocks south of the Navy Yard's west gate off M Street, SE; on the south face

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of the Crilley Building near its main entrance, mid-way between Isaac Hull and Patterson Avenues, SE on Sicard Street, SE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington Navy Yard DC 20374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington Navy Yard Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Willard Park (within shouting distance of this marker); "4-in. 40 caliber rifles" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Navy Gun Car (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Willard Park (about 400 feet away); USS Balao (SS-285) (about 400 feet away); The Leg of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren (about 500 feet away); Welcome Aboard the Display Ship BARRY (DD-993) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

More about this marker. Parking is restricted on the Navy Yard during business hours. Visitors without military identification are required to enter the Yard via the west entrance off M Street, SE. Drivers must obtain a visitor's pass and proceed to an authorized parking area as directed.

The Frank W. Crilley Building, Washington Navy Yard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 12, 2008

2. The Frank W. Crilley Building, Washington Navy Yard

CPO Frank W. Crilley image. Click for full size.

Photographed By HomeOfHeroes.com, circa 1915

3. CPO Frank W. Crilley

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,550 times since then and 109 times this year. Last updated on August 24, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.