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 Company I, Third  Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Third  Marine Division  in  connection  with  operations against  the enemy in  the Republic of  Vietnam from 28 November 1967 to  21 July 1968, Corporal  BARCZAY performed  his duties in an exemplary and highly com- petent manner.  As a Radio Operator, he displayed outstanding professional- ism 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   and combat  readiness of  his  unit.  Frequently serving as a  Squad Leader and  a Fire  Team  Leader, Corporal  BARCZAY  exhibited  outstanding  leadership and composure under fire.  As a  result of his diligence and seemingly unlimi- ted resourcefulness, he gained the respect and admiration of all who observed him   and  contributed   significantly  to   the  accomplishment  of  his   unit's mission.   Corporal  BARCZAY's  outstanding  professional  ability, untiring determination and  steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflect  great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps and the Naval Service."

Corporal BARCZAY is authorized to wear the Combat "V".