The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Gunner’s Mate William Chasen, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism while serving on the U.S.S. SAMPSON, on 7 November 1918, while that vessel was in a bad storm off the coast of Ireland,. When the depth charge track spread, one charge worked loose and there was danger that it would cause serious damage. Under the orders of an officer, and with another man, Chief Gunner’s Mate Chasen succeeded in securing the depth charge under the most dangerous conditions.