The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Airman First Class William Donald McAfoose, Jr., United States Air Force, for heroism on 30 September and 1 October 1968 while serving with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters Support Activity, Taipei, Taiwan. Airman First Class McAfoose answered calls for assistance from numerous Chinese civilians and United States military dependents who were stranded in the vicinity of the Taipei American School due to the rapidly-rising flood waters generated by Typhoon Elanine. With complete disregard for his own safety, and fully aware of the dangers involved, he unhesitatingly plunged into the snake and rat-infested waters made even more dangerous by a swift-moving current of 15 to 20 knots, and effected the rescue of many endangered persons. By his courageous and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk, Airman First Class McAfoose was responsible for saving numerous lives, and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.