Edgar M. Rector

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Edgar M. Rector, Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC), U.S. Navy (Reserve), for distinguished service in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage, and disregard of personal danger while serving as Medical Officer with the Third Battalion Twenty-Third Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, in action on 3 July 1944, in the Marianas Islands. By his courage, determination, and untiring devotion to duty, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Rector saved many lives. His professional ability, courage, and inspiring devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Medical Corps and the United States Naval Service.