The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Ship’s Cook Third Class John Herbert Bond (NSN: 5730232), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. At 1440 on 11 July 1945, Ship’s Cook Third Class Huber was working over the side of the U.S.S. MAHOGANY, as a member of a working party engaged in chipping pain. He accidentally fell from the stages and was immediately carried away from the ship by the strong running current. Ship’s Cook Third Class Huber is a qualified swimmer. He is strong and mentally alert. He exerted all his energy in attempting to return to the ship. He was unsuccessful in his attempt and called for assistance. Motor Machinist’s Mate Richard John Berg and Ship’s Cook Third Class Bond, without hesitation and upon their own initiative, went to the assistance of the struggling man and succeeded in keeping his afloat until a motor launch could be sent to recover all three men. The approximate time for the accomplishment of the rescue was twenty minutes. He required routine shock treatment and was relieved of duty for the remainder of the day. He was ready for duty the following morning.