The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Devereaux Mitchell, 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 at the air manifold in the control room of a submarine during five war patrols, Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate Mitchell contributed to the success with which his ship damaged enemy shipping.