(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Radioman Third Class Harrell E. Hammette, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism on the nigh of 9 December 1944, when well aware of the dangers involved and in spite of the very real hazard to his life, he unhesitant entered the icy waters of Prince William Sound where his quick and skillful conduct under adverse conditions of rain, strong winds, swift currents and darkness enable him to rescue two people who were drowning.