The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-2) Peter James Anderson, United States Coast Guard, for heroic conduct during the period 29 April to 2 May 1969 while serving as acting engineering officer of U.S.C.G.C. COURAGEOUS [WMEC-622] engaged in fire fighting operations for the gasoline and naphtha-laden tanker MOBIL APEX in Limetree Bay, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. With total disregard for his own safety, Chief Warrant Officer Anderson voluntarily boarded the burning vessel for initial evaluation of the fire. Internal explosions were occurring in the stern section of the MOBIL APEX every ten minutes and towering flames were pouring from the after superstructure and one cargo tank of naphtha. Determining that fire fighting would be impossible at this time, plans were made to attempt the operation the next morning when he again boarded the blazing MOBIL APEX and heroically directed the extremely hazardous mission. Through his dedicated efforts he contributed significantly to saving the stricken tanker. Chief Warrant Officer Anderson’s exemplary courage and unwavering devotion to duty in spite of imminent personal danger reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.