The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Electrician Third Class Timothy County, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service when the S.S. ACOMA was sinking in the hurricane on 10 and 11 February 1919. Electrician Third Class County remained at his post and transmitted and received messages under the most trying conditions. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.