(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Boatswain’s Mate Patrick J. Shannon, United States Navy, for heroic conduct by his participation in the rescue of survivors of the U.S.S. Mississinewa (AO-59), at Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands, on 20 November 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Chief Boatswain’s Mate Shannon reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Navy.