US Navy and Marine Corps Medal (NMCM) Recipients

Introduction

The Navy and Marine Corps Medal, also abbreviated "NMCM," is the second-highest non-combatant decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to the members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The decoration was established by an act of Congress on August 7th, 1942, and is authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 6246. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is generally considered the equivalent of the U.S. Army's Soldier's Medal, the U.S. Air Force's Airman's Medal, and the Coast Guard Medal. It is given for those who displayed heroism in a life-threatening situation.

This medal is distinct from the "Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal" and the "Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal."

The names and some of the citations found on this page of the Korean War Educator were located on Doug Sterner's Military Times Hall of Valor website. Other citations were found by research and by input from the general public. Those found on this page were awarded for action that took place from June 1950 to December 31, 1953. Sterner's website has names of recipients and citations that span more decades. To add a recipient or citation to this list, contact us.

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