The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Seaman First Class Robert E. Brumbaugh (NSN: 2465640), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism in helping effect the rescue of two men in Tokyo Bay, Japan, on the night of 27 September 1945. Noting that two men from a capsized motor wheelboat were in difficulty and apparently unable to reach life jackets thrown to them, Seaman First Class Brumbaugh, with three others, despite darkness, poor visibility, and very choppy seas, dove off the stern of his ship and carried life jackets and lines to the men. His heroic action assisted in their rescue and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.