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Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Seaman First Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. LCI-442

    Action Date:

    February 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Seaman First Class Clyde T. Brien, United States Coast Guard, for heroism in rendering assistance to wounded personnel of the U.S.S. LCI-442 during landing operations at Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, in February 1944. While this vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosion, he went aboard the LCI-442 and rendered assistance to wounded and others, at a time when the ship’s personnel were able to do so. His courageous action undoubtedly resulted in the prevention of loss of life of many of those injured. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.