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Lt. (jg) John R. Rock, USNR, San Francisco, Calif.: Observing that another LCT(5) was in a sinking condition during the invasion of France, with the officer-in-charge severely wounded, he left his own ship in command of his assistant and boarded the sinking craft. He successfully beached the stricken LCT (5) and discharged its load. When it was completely disabled by enemy shells, he swam ashore for medical assistance, despite the handicap of a broken arm.

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