The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Corporal John E. Hosford (MCSN: 366536), United States Marine Corps, for heroism in removing fuses from certain explosives following the crash of an aircraft at Kimpo Airfield, Korea, on 25 September 1950, thereby rendering the area safe for all personnel. Following the crash of a fully loaded F4U-5, Corporal Hosford, as part of an ordnance detail, proceeded to remove the fuses from all rockets and bombs despite the fact that the rockets had been immersed in burning napalm for a considerable period of time. His heroic conduct in the face of great danger to himself was outstanding, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.