The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Gunner’s Mate Emerson D. Buie, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, during disposal operations of an unexploded depth charge, on 26 April 1942. The depth charge was a constant threat to further diving operations necessary to salvaging the sunken vessel. The successful completion of Chief Gunner’s Mate Buie’s mission made it possible to carry out the operation of countermining with no loss to personnel or material.