The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (Posthumously) to Gunner’s Mate Second Class Richard C. Goodson, United States Navy, for heroism while serving in Underwater Demolition Team TWELVE on 30 October 1973. While conducting a Swimmer Delivery Vehicle operation in San Diego Bay, Petty Officer Goodson with complete disregard for his own safety and fully aware of the personal danger involved, unhesitatingly left the safety of his driver’s position in a Swimmer Delivery Vehicle to push his navigator away from the turning screws of the surface craft their vehicle had become trapped under. His courageous and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk undoubtedly saved his navigator’s life and contributed to Petty Officer Goodson’s inability to prevent himself from being drawn into the screws. Petty Officer Goodson’s selfless act of heroism was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.