The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Engineman Second Class Evart David Shealey, United States Coast Guard, for heroism on the morning of 13 September 1967 while attached to the U.S.C.G.C. McCULLOCH [WHEC-386] as boat engineer of a 25-foot motor surfboat engaged in the hazardous rescue of five persons from the ketch VOILE D’OR which was disabled in the North Atlantic Ocean during hurricane Doria. After gale-force winds had thwarted previous pans to pass a towline to the rudderless ketch, Petty Officer Shealey and four other volunteers manned the rescue boat, which was launched in 35-foot seas to effect the rescue. As the small boat was maneuvered alongside the VOILE D’OR, the survivors, with tending lines attached, were urged to jump into the water. Petty Officer Shealey, upon observing that an elderly lady was unable to help herself towards the boat, unhesitatingly jumped into the sea, swam to her assistance, and helped her into the rescue boat. After he was helped on board, he assisted in pulling the other four survivors to safety. Petty Officer Shealey demonstrated initiative, fortitude, and daring despite imminent personal danger. His unselfish actions, courage, and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.