The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Electrician’s Mate Second Class James O. Noorlander, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while operating a motor whaleboat during the rescue of survivors alongside the U.S.S. WASP (CV-7) on 15 September 1942. Electrician’s Mate First Class Noorlander risked his life in explosions, oil fires and falling debris to cut loose and save men who had become entangled in the lines while abandoning ship.