The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Electrician’s Mate Elma G. Solomon, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy controlled waters during World War II. Serving aboard a submarine on four highly successful patrols, Chief Electrician’s Mate Solomon performed his duties thoroughly and efficiently, thereby rendering valuable assistance in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of Japanese shipping.