The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Electrician’s Mate Charles William Ross, Jr., United States Navy, for heroism while serving aboard the U.S.S. Dewey (DD-349) in courageously directing and coordinating the efforts of the engine room and I.C. room to maintain, and when lost, to regain electric power during a typhoon on 18 December 1944. Twice during the height of the storm, with heavy seas washing the main deck, in a wind estimated at 115 knots, and with the ship rolling as much as 75-degrees, he voluntarily carried invaluable information between the I.C. room and the engine room, making his way across the main deck. His utter disregard of his own safety was at all times is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.