The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leonard P. Habig, United States Naval Reserve, for heroic conduct during World War II. Although his ankle had been shattered by enemy shrapnel during severe strafing and bombing of the Torpedo Boat in which he served, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Habig courageously assisted in the rescue of the crew of a blazing craft nearby. He remained steadfastly at his position, gallantly persisting in his duties, until he collapsed.