Roy Elmer Day

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner’s Mate Roy Elmer Day, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U.S.S. .N-3 on July 23, 1918, when that vessel was struck by a shell, starting a leak, and flooding the torpedo compartment. Chief Gunner’s Mate Day showed conspicuous courage and presence of mind, taking prompt and efficient action to prevent flooding other compartments, and remaining at his post in the face of danger.