The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Seaman Danny Leon Grigsby, United States Coast Guard, for heroic conduct in the morning of 12 September 1971 while serving as a crewmember aboard CG-44361, engaged in the perilous attempted rescue of seven persons from the waters of Coos Bay Entrance, Charleston, Oregon. The CG-44361 was dispatched from Coos Bay Station to assist in the rescue of survivors from two pleasure craft which had capsized in 10- to 12-foot breaking seas along the Coos Bay South Jetty. As the CG-44361 was maneuvered through the turbulent surf to the scene, Seaman Grigsby, dressed in a wet suit, plunged into the 12-foot breaking seas to rescue the victims from the water. After reaching the first victim, and in spite of the severe sea condition, he held the man and successfully returned to the boat. Seaman Grigsby continued in his efforts until he had retrieved three victims, the last of whom was swept form his grasp while engulfed in a series of heavy breakers which completely submerged him as he was alongside the CG-44361. Though exhausted, he swam out and recovered the third victim. After returning to the boat, Seaman Grigsby later assisted in the recovery of the fourth victim and further assisted other crewmen with the victims while en route to an awaiting ambulance. Seaman Grigsby demonstrated remarkable initiative, fortitude, and great ability in spite of imminent personal danger throughout the entire rescue operation. His unselfish actions and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.