James Delaney
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The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner’s Mate James Delaney, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service as commanding officer of the Armed Guard on the S.S. Campana in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On August 6, 1917 the S.S. Campana fought a submarine for four hours at long range with guns, and were compelled to abandon ship when ammunition ran out. The report indicates that the Armed Guard under Delaney’s command showed proper zeal, and the situation was handled in a very satisfactory manner.