The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Jack Donald Bove (NSN: 2798322), United States Navy, for heroism while the U.S.S. IRWIN was conducting fire fighting and rescue operations alongside an aircraft carrier on 24 October 1944. With complete disregard of his own safety, he voluntarily and courageously dove overboard from his ship and succeeded in assisting several survivors to make the side of the ship. Only when physically exhausted did he leave the water. His conduct was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.