The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Gunner’s Mate James Delaney, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the Armed Guard on the S.S. Campana in an engagement with an enemy submarine. On 6 August 1917 the S.S. Campana fought a submarine for four hours at long range with guns, and were compelled to abandon ship when ammunition ran out. The report indicates that the Armed Guard under Chief Gunner’s Mate Delaney’s command showed proper zeal, and the situation was handled in a very satisfactory manner.