The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Seaman First Class Alexander Joseph Bisheimer (NSN: 2836754), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. EBERLE (DD-430), in action against the enemy in the Atlantic Ocean, on 10 March 1943. When an enemy blockade runner was intercepted, Seaman First Class Bisheimer, as a member of a boarding party from the U.S.S. EBERLE, assisted in an effort to salvage her and obtain information regarding the enemy. He remained on board the Blockade Runner until several explosions rocked her and forced him to dive overboard into the water from whence he was recovered. The bravery, intrepidity and heroism displayed by Seaman First Class Bisheimer in the action described reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.