(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Engineman Robert Capozzi, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism during a military operation deep in enemy territory on 16 August 1966. Chief Capozzi saw a shipmate fall over the side of an LCM and succumb to the current due to the weight of his battle dress. Despite the fact that he was also in battle dress, Chief Capozzi succeeded in rescuing his shipmate, a Naval Officer.