The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Electronics Technician Kenneth L. Johnston, United States Navy, for heroism while serving aboard U.S.S. SAM RAYBURN (SSBN-635) on 12 January 1965. Seeing a harbor pilot fall into the water between SAM RAYBURN and a pitching pilot boat alongside, Chief Johnston, fully aware of the personal danger involved, immediately leaped into the turbulent waters and rescued the pilot. By his prompt and courageous action in the face of grave personal risk, Chief Johnston undoubtedly saved the pilot from serious injury or death.