Ref: SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual

The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The decoration was established by an act of Congress on 7 August 1942, and is authorized under Title 10 U.S.C. § 6246.

Citation Examples

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM ONBOARD ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT ONE ON 11 JANUARY 2024. PETTY OFFICER HERNANDEZ PERFORMED HER DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. HER QUICK ACTION TO AN ACTUAL CASUALTY WHILE OPERATING AS A IET MEMBER WHILE AIDING AND ASSISTING MARITIME PATROL PREPOSITIONING FORCE CASUALTY HELICOPTER MARITIME STRIKE SQUADRON 41 LED TO THE ASSISTANCE AND RECOVERY OF SIX SEARCH AND RESCUE STUDENTS, TWO PILOTS AND THEIR GEAR. HER QUICK THINKING AND DECISIVE MANEUVERING ALLOWED FOR VITAL MEDICAL TRIAGE UPON REACHING ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT ONE. PETTY OFFICER HERNANDEZ' EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HERSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.

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For heroism and extraordinary achievement while serving as a Marine Noncommissioned Officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (VMM-165) during the period from [20190119] to [20240119]. Sergeant Kevin Hager distinguished himself through his exceptional dedication and leadership in training and educating newly assigned Marines. Demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to the development and proficiency of his peers, Sergeant Hager played a pivotal role in enhancing the overall operational effectiveness of VMM-165. His innovative training methods and tireless efforts ensured that each Marine under his guidance achieved a high standard of readiness and skill. Sergeant Hager's profound knowledge, paired with his patient and meticulous approach, significantly contributed to the squadron's success during complex training exercises and real-world operations. His leadership not only improved the tactical capabilities of his unit but also fostered a culture of excellence and resilience among the new Marines. His contributions were instrumental in maintaining the high standards of the Marine Corps and directly impacted the squadron's mission effectiveness. By his extraordinary courage, leadership, and devotion to duty, Sergeant Hager reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Navy.

[20240125]

[lieutenant colonel , Bossart, Drew , USMC Command]

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THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

WASHINGTON

The President of the United States takes pleasure in
presenting the NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL to

Richard A. Wolverton

AVIATION MACHINIST'S MATE THIRD CLASS
UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE

FOR SERVICE AS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING

CITATION:

"For heroic conduct during launching operations aboard the U.S.S. WASP on August 17th, 1942. When a scout land plane crashed off the bow of the carrier, WOLVERTON, with cool courage and alert presence of mind, unhesitatingly jumped from the hangar deck into the sea and, with the aid of life preservers tossed down to him, was able to keep the injured pilot and his rear gunner afloat until they could be picked up by a life boat from a destroyer. His gallant conduct in saving two lives at the risk of his own was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

For the President,

Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy