The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Peter Borecki (MCSN: 371002), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with an Assault Company of the Second Battalion, Twenty-Second Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Mariana Islands, 20 & 21 July 1944. When his landing craft was hit twice by heavy caliber enemy fire and one-third of his squad became casualties, corporal Borecki promptly reorganized the badly scattered remainder of his unit and courageously led them in the assault on the beach, subsequently locating and rejoining his platoon. Although wounded by hostile mortar fire the following morning, he returned to his squad after receiving medical attention and, completely disregarding his own personal safety, skillfully and with aggressive determination continued to lead his men in the assault until fatally wounded by a second mortar hit that night. Corporal Borecki’s splendid initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and tenacious devotion to duty in the face of grave peril were an inspiration to his comrades and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.