The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Torpedoman’s Mate First Class Newton G. Rich, 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. While on war patrol, Torpedoman’s Mate First Class Newton G. Rich and Torpedoman’s Mate Third Class Raymond J. Chrzan volunteered to man a rubber boat and assist in a reconnaissance of an enemy-held island. After completing their mission they helped evacuate a large party from the beach. When the boat capsized in the heavy surf, their seamanship and courage were responsible for righting the craft.