James C. Legg

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James C. Legg, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Minesweeper U.S.S. VIERO (AM-52), during its heroic efforts at salvaging the U.S.S. YORKTOWN during the Battle of Midway on 6 June 1942. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.