The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class William A. Ward, United States Navy, for heroic conduct during a War Patrol in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. As diving plane operator of a United States Submarine during four successive war patrols against the enemy, Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Ward by his fearless performance of duty contributed materially to the success of action against the enemy.