The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Machinery Technician Third Class Mark A. Warn, United States Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the afternoon of 8 January 1978 when he rescued a man from drowning in heavy seas at Oceanside, California Harbor entrance. As a result of recent storms offshore, Petty Office Warn was deployed on Oceanside Harbor Police boat number 306 to assist with the expected small boat cases arising from high seas. At mid-afternoon, a 25-foot sailboat was observed capsizing near the entrance of the Harbor, throwing the two occupants into the water. Upon arriving on scene, Petty Officer Warn realized that the two victims were unable to help themselves and the Harbor Police Boat was unable to maneuver into position because of the high surf and close proximity of the rocks. With complete disregard for his safety, Petty Officer WARN entered the water and swam toward the hapless survivors. As he approached the victims, he observed one of them had a personal flotation device and was being pulled into another Harbor Police boat. Proceeding to the second victim, who was unconscious and being dashed against the rocks, Petty Officer Warn grabbed him and towed him far enough away from the jetty that a line from a disabled Harbor Police boat could be reached. Petty Officer Warn then assisted the helpless man into the boat. While personnel on board provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the victim, Petty Officer Warn took the helm of the boat as it was towed to shore. Petty Officer Warn demonstrated remarkable initiative, exceptional fortitude, and daring in spite of imminent personal danger in this rescue. His unselfish actions, courage, and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.