The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Gunner’s Mate Third Class Joseph Styer, Jr., 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. Gunner’s Mate Third Class Styer rendered great assistance to his Commanding Officer and displayed great courage and expert seamanship during submarine patrols in the Pacific.