The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant (MC), [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Frank Martin Hall (NSN: 0-110137), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Medical Officer in charge of the 7th Beach Battalion, Naval Beach Party Medical Team, during the invasion of the Coast of France, on 6 June 1944. Forced to swim three miles to shore when his own landing craft was sunk during the initial assault, Lieutenant Hall gallantly carried on his mission with such meager supplies as he was able to salvage from the dead and wounded. Completely unmindful of his own danger, he labored with untiring zeal under the terrific fire of the enemy, resolutely assuming command of all medical work on an additional beach when it was determined that the officer in charge was missing in action and, despite the extreme hazards and the grueling strain, skillfully covered two beaches without relief until the afternoon of D-plus-two day. His splendid example of leadership and courage and his valiant devotion to the fulfillment of a vital and perilous mission reflect the greatest credit upon Lieutenant Hall, his high professional integrity and the United States Naval Service.