The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Boatswain’s Mate John Edward Ames, United States Navy, for heroism at the Navy Yard, New York, on 15 January 1913. Chief Ames leaped into the ice-choked North River in New York City to rescue a 10-year-old boy who had fallen off Pier 96. After a struggle with ice and current, he kept the boy from sinking until they were both hauled to safety. [Presented in lieu of Letter of Commendation based on letter by Secretary of the Navy dated 28 January 1913.]