(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Pipe Fitter John Moscoffian, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in 1950 when a diver became entangled under the stern of the grounded battleship U.S.S. MISSOURI (BB-63) during a salvage operation. Chief Moscoffian descended among the pontoon lines and chains which were numerous in the vicinity, and succeeded in freeing the man’s lifeline and air hose which were entangled around the propeller shaft. Chief Moscoffian skill, courageous initiative and coolness in carrying out the rescue in the strong current and perilous conditions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.