The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant Commander Blish C. Hills, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during a war patrol in enemy controlled waters during World War II. Showing superior practical knowledge and excellent judgment in performing numerous essential duties as Executive Officer, Navigator and Assistant Fire Control Officer of a submarine, Lieutenant Commander Hills offered invaluable assistance in the destruction and sinking of considerable Japanese shipping.