The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Maxwell Wyeth, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the yacht Emerald, owned by Lieutenant Wyeth and placed by him at the disposal of the Government upon the declaration of war. Under his command the Emerald was one of the most efficient boats of the Fourth Naval District, performing very strenuous work on patrol, convoy, and in mine-sweeping duty.