Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Hospital Corpsman John E. Mausen, Jr. (NSN: 7227607), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with a Marine infantry company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in Korea on 6 October 1952. Serving as a Corpsman, Hospitalman Mausen displayed unbelievable courage and devotion to duty while under intense enemy fire. He accompanied the assaulting platoon during a company attack on an enemy strongpoint and although painfully wounded early in the action, he expressed complete disregard for his personal safety and continued administering emergency treatment to other casualties incurred during the initial assault. Although the area was swept by deadly enemy mortar, small arms and grenade fire, he repeatedly exposed himself in order to move from casualty to casualty performing his duties. As the tempo of battle increased with a second assault on the hostile position, he received a second wound rendering him unable to walk or to use his left arm or leg. Undaunted by his critical condition, he displayed incredible stamina as he crawled about the devastated area, treating the wounds of his comrades. Hospitalman Mausen’s courageous actions served as an inspiration to all who observed him and his unparalleled heroism was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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