The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cook First Class George W. Lytle, 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. Cook First Class Lytle rendered material assistance in sinking and damaging a considerable amount of enemy shipping. He discharged his duties as Petty Officer of the Forward Battery Compartment and First Loader of the Deck Gun in a spirit which enhanced the fighting morale of the entire crew.