Roscoe A. Eller

The Navy Cross is awarded to Chief Gunner’s Mate Roscoe A. Eller, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S.S. Cassin on October 15,1917. It was largely due to the coolness, leadership and devotion to duty of this man, and other members of the crew that the vessel was not lost. Chief Gunner’s Mate Eller was untiring in his workof shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.