The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Electrician’s Mate Herman J. Fredette, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy controlled waters during World War II. Chief Fredette’s coolness and unfailing good humor were great assets to morale of his submarine crew on patrol in enemy-controlled waters during which many enemy ships were sunk or damaged by the ship in which he served.