The   Secretary  of   the   Navy   takes   pleasure   in   presenting  the
NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL to

for  outstanding  achievement in  the  superior performance  of  his duties  in the field of professional achievement as set forth in the following

                 CITATION:

                                "While  serving with  Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364,  Marine Aircraft Group Sixteen,  First Marine Aircraft Wing  in connection  with combat operations against  the enemy in  the  Republic  of Vietnam  from 6 September  1968 to  31 August 1969,  Corporal Dion  performed his duties  in an exemplary manner.   As an  Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician,  he displayed outstanding professionalism and initiative  despite extremely  adverse conditions and  the  difficulties of a  combat  environment.   Distinguishing  himself  by  his consistently  high  level  of  efficiency,  he  materially  enhanced  the operational effectiveness of his unit.  Exhibiting exceptional professional ability, he skillfully maintained and repaired the highly complex electrical systems of  his squadron's aircraft,  thereby ensuring a high aircraft  availability rate  to  the command.  In addition,  he served  as  a  Radio Operator  for his  unit's  reaction  platoon  and participated  in numerous  ground operations.  As  a result  of his  diligence  and seemingly unlimited resourcefulness,  he gained the respect and admiration of all who  observed him  and contributed  significantly to  the accomplishment  of his unit's mission. Corporal Dion's outstanding  professional ability,  untiring deter- mination,  and steadfast devotion to duty  reflect great  credit upon himself,  the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service." 

The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.