The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Yeoman Emerson B. Wentworth, United States Navy, for distinguished service and devotion to duty while serving on the U.S.S. MOUNT VERNON, when that vessel was torpedoed 5 September 1918. Chief Yeoman Wentworth went to his station at the forward fire control to assume charge, and was on the ladder leading to it, when the ship was struck. By admonitions and physical exertions he forced men back to their stations and duties, materially aiding the proper operation of the fire control and displaying high qualities of leadership.