The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Seaman First Class Robert H. Adams, United States Navy, for heroism in rescuing an enlisted man from drowning on 24 February 1945, in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. Upon seeing a swimmer sink beneath the water, he, with utter disregard for his personal safety, bravely plunged overboard and towed the then unconscious seaman to the shore. With skill and courage, he saved the life of the drowning seaman. His heroic conduct performed in the face of great danger to himself was outstanding.