Did Mogami's damage-control officer deserve praise?

Did Mogami's damage-control officer deserve praise for jettisoning the oxygen torpedoes?

Yes. Removing the torpedoes was a brave and practical way to prevent a dangerous cook-off.

Jettisoning Mogami's oxygen torpedoes removed a serious cook-off hazard instead of assuming they would remain safe. The decision is praised as a brave and practical damage-control response. It also reveals the risk created by carrying powerful torpedoes aboard a lightly protected cruiser. Sound action by the crew could reduce a danger that the ship's design had placed around them.