The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Gunner’s Mate Roscoe A. Eller, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty on the occasion of the torpedoing of and explosion on the U. S.S. CASSIN on 15 October 1917. It was largely due to the coolness, leadership and devotion to duty of Chief Gunner’s Mate Eller, and other members of the crew that the vessel was not lost. He was untiring in his work of shoring up bulkheads, restaying masts, and improvising means of towing. He set an example to the younger and less experienced members of the crew.