The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Robert James DeMarco, United States Coast Guard, for heroism on July 25, 1964, while serving as coxswain of the CG-30460, when he assisted in the rescue of 15 survivors of the stranded fishing boat MARLIN, which was breaking up on the rocks of the Cape May Inlet West Jetty. DeMarco, then a Seaman, was on Cape May Inlet Patrol when he observed the MARLIN drifting toward the rock jetty. After advising Cape May Station of the situation, he proceeded to the scene. Upon arrival, he found the MARLIN was stranded on the rocks and her occupants drifting helplessly in the rough waters. Despite high seas and strong winds DeMarco skillfully maneuvered his boat close to the windward side of the jetty and, with the aid of crew member, rescued three persons who were in imminent danger of being thrown against the rocks. He then proceeded to the lee side of the jetty and rescued four more survivors. After all survivors had been recovered from the water and from the jetty, he followed another Coast Guard rescue boat to the dock with the survivors. DeMarco demonstrated initiative and fortitude, in spite of extreme personal danger, during the rescue. His courageous actions contributed to the saving of the lives of the survivors. DeMarco’s unselfishness and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.