The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant (CEC) Gordon R. Gilmore, United States Navy, for heroism on the afternoon of 25 May 1964 while serving at U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot Bangor, Bremerton, Washington. Witnessing an automobile accident in which a gravel truck hit the rear of an automobile which landed in a ditch and burst into flames, Lieutenant Gilmore, along with a companion immediately went to the assistance of the woman driver of the burning vehicle who was trapped in the flaming wreckage. After his companion had entered the vehicle through a broken window and had partially effected the rescue of the unconscious victim by moving her closer to the open window before he, himself, was almost overcome by the dense smoke, Lieutenant Gilmore assisted his comrade from the automobile and then entered the vehicle to complete the rescue. By his prompt and courageous actions in the face of great personal risk, Lieutenant Gilmore was directly instrumental in saving the life of the woman.