The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Petty Officer Erwin E. Wood (NSN: 2070968), 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. His submarine’s equipment endangered during a war patrol through enemy-infested waters, Chief Engineman’s Mate Wood carried out repairs which assured the safety of the ship.