Benjamin H. Groves

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner’s Mate Benjamin H. Groves, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in command of the Armed Guard of the S.S. Nyanza. On January 13, 1918, the Nyanza engaged a submarine in gunfire for two and one-half hours and apparently hit the submarine. The evidence shows that the ship was undoubtedly saved by the prompt and efficient work of the commander of the Armed Guard and gun’s crew.