John N. Ferguson

The Navy Cross is presented to John N. Ferguson, Commander, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the naval Ammunition Depot at Iona Island, where, due to his able administration, the facilities were increased and operated so that ammunition was supplied promptly, in spite of the enormous demand made upon it. A depth charge loading plant was established, which loaded most of the depth charges used by our naval forces.