The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Rex L. Murphy, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during a war patrol in enemy controlled waters during World War II. Carrying out his duties in submarine engine rooms skillfully and accurately, Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Murphy maintained the engineering plans in a constant state of preparedness, contributing to the success of his vessel in sinking or damaging of a vast amount of enemy shipping.