The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Henry A. Boudolf, United States Navy, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. When a shipmate fell overboard, Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Boudolf jumped overboard and succeeded in locating the man in the darkness and in bringing him through the rough sea back to the ship. Without such timely action, this man who was returned to the ship in an exhausted and semi-conscious condition, would undoubtedly have drowned. Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Boudolf’s action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.