The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (Posthumously) to Fireman First Class Charles Pfeifle (NSN: 3291276), United States Navy, for heroic conduct during the assault on Sicily 10 July 1943. Bringing his own raft safely to the beach, Fireman First Class Pfeifle observed several soldiers in the water after their boat had capsized. He unhesitatingly leaped into the surf to assist in their rescue. He skillfully applied artificial respiration, enabling the men to return to their units.