The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Gunner’s Mate Roy Elmer Day, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on the U.S.S. N-3 on 23 July 1918, when that vessel was struck by a shell, starting a leak, and flooding the torpedo compartment. Chief Gunner’s Mate Day showed conspicuous courage and presence of mind, taking prompt and efficient action to prevent flooding other compartments, and remaining at his post in the face of danger.