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Kania, Anthony E.
General Orders: All Hands (October 1954)
Boatswain's Mate First Class Anthony E. Kania, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on board the U.S.S. Leyte (CVS-32), during disastrous explosions and fires on 16 October 1953.
Kiehn, Fred Jr.
General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
Fred Kiehn, Jr. (MCSN: 1152324), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on January 10, 1953, at Korea.
Knight, Joseph S.
General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Sergeant Joseph S. Knight (MCSN: 1132932), United States Marine Corps, for heroic conduct in rescuing a Marine from drowning in the Imjin River, Korea, on 21 July 1952. Riding in a jeep near a bridge spanning the river when he heard a struggling man cry for help, Sergeant Knight quickly leaped from his vehicle and dived fully clothed into the cold water. Fighting the swirling currents, he succeeded in reaching his drowning comrade and proceeded to tow him through the perilous water toward the bridge where others were launching a boat to assist in the rescue. Although pulled below the surface of the water many times by the panic-stricken man, he continued to keep him afloat until the arrival of the rescue boat. By his alertness, determination and outstanding courage, Sergeant Knight was directly instrumental in saving the life of a fellow Marine and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Kozuki, Arthur M.
General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
Arthur M. Kozuki (MCSN: 1217312), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on August 6, 1952, at Korean waters.
Krajacic, Nicholas F.
General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
Nicholas F. Krajacic (MCSN: 667352), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on August 30, 1952, at Korea.
Kronenwetter, Robert E.
General Orders: All Hands (March 1952)
Airman Robert E. Kronenwetter, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Airman Kronenwetter was instrumental in saving almost 50 first-line combatant aircraft from destruction when a fire broke out at Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron Five Detachment, Coast Guard Air Station, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on 30 July 1951.
