The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Gunner’s Mate First Class Henry A. Holdgrun, United States Navy, for heroic conduct following the sinking of a British landing ship, when the survivors were swept past the U.S.S. YMS 3 by wind and currents. Gunner’s Mate First Class Holdgrun, despite heavy seas and the rolling of the YMS, went over the side to rescue survivors. Despite the heavy weight of the combat clothing worn by the survivors he persisted in keeping them afloat and assisted in the recovery of twelve.