The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Ensign Paul C. Teachey, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy controlled waters during World War II. As Helmsman in a submarine during five war patrols, Ensign Teachey maneuvered his ship in numerous engagements with hostile surface units, contributing materially to the damage of enemy craft.