James T. Connolly

The Navy Cross is awarded to Seaman James T. Connolly, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and the explosion on the U.S.S. Cassin on October 15, 1917. Seaman Connolly, with other members of the crew, was untiring in his work of shoring up bulk heads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.