The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Seaman Second Class Robert W. Harden, United States Navy, for heroic conduct during the assault on and occupation of French Morocco, 8 – 11 November 1942. When a boat loaded with troops capsized near Fedala, Seaman Second Class Harden voluntarily plunged into the dangerous surf and assisted in rescuing men struggling in the water.