(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Gunner’s Mate Third Class James C. Longmire, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism in rendering assistance to wounded personnel during landing operation at Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands. While a vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he went aboard and rendered assistance to wounded. His courageous action resulted in the prevention of loss of life of many of those injured.