The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Seaman First Class Francis Patrick Burke (NSN: 6067351), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy for the outstanding manner in which he performed his duties under dangerous and trying conditions with complete disregard for his personal safety on the occasion of the serious fire on board the U.S.S. ERIE (PG-50) on 15 to 18 November 1942, at Curacao, Netherlands West Indies.