The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Guthrie F. Crowe, United States Navy, for heroic conduct during World War II. Following the torpedoing of a merchant ship, in which he was Commanding Officer of the Armed Guard unit, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Crowe stayed aboard after the order to abandon ship had been given until he had rescued a severely wounded member of the crew. During 10 days spent in a lifeboat, his leadership and practical knowledge contributed to the morale and physical well-being of the crew. After landing on a remote island, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Crowe went on an extremely hazardous mission and helped rescue 44 survivors of a torpedoed tanker.