Career
Cregan served in the United States Navy for 40 years, serving on board over 30 different vessels. He died June 30, 1969, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 46, lot 1066.
F. Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain, United States. Action date: December 17, 1927 - March 17, 1928.
Company: Submarine and Rescue Salvage Unit. Division: United States.S. Sagamore.
Foreign distinguished service to the Government of the United States in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the United States.S. SAGAMORE throughout the salvage operations of the Submarine South-4, sunk as a result of a collision off Provincetown, Massachusetts, on 17 December 1927. the skillful handling of the SAGAMORE together with the excellent judgment, zeal, efficiency and untiring devotion to duty of her Commanding Officer, was an important factor in the final success of the operations. Chief Boatswain Cregan"s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.