The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class Ralph W. McIntire, Sr., United States Naval Reserve, for heroic conduct while serving aboard the U.S.S. TURNER during the burning and sinking of that vessel, 3 January 1944. Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class McIntire directed the remaining personnel to most advantageous fire-fighting stations after a series of explosions had killed or injured many crew members. He repeatedly risked his life to enter smoke-filled chambers and evacuate injured men and administer emergency treatments.