The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign] James V. A. Conkey, United States Navy, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the U.S. Naval Ordnance Facility, Port Lyautey, Kenitra, Morocco, on 31 January 1958. As Officer-in-Charge of Special Weapons Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team ONE, Lieutenant, Junior Grade Conkey displayed exceptional courage and initiative while participating in an operation of a classified nature involving great risk of injury to both himself and the members of his team.