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  as a  Radio  Operator  with  Company  I, Third  Battalion,  Twemty-Sixth Marines, First Marine Division in connection with  operations  against  the enemy  in  the  Republic of  Vietnam,  Corporal Brewer performed his duties in an exemplary manner. On 28 November 1968, during  Operation  Meade  River, Company I was  conducting  a  search  and destroy operation in Quang Nam Province  when  an enemy explosive  device was detonated wounding several  Marines.  Although  seriously  wounded  by the  blast  and  unable  to  walk,  Corporal Brewer  immediately  commenced transmitting vital casualty information to the battalion command group, and after receiving medical aid, he resolutely remained at his radio, continuing to relay important information for  his commanding officer.  Once assured  that all  his  seriously wounded  comrades had  been  evacuated, Corporal  Brewer allowed  himself to be assisted  from  the  battle  field  and  was  subsequently evacuated  from the Republic of Vietnam.  His bold initiative and determined efforts  inspired  all  who  observed  him and contributed significantly  to  the accomplishment  of  his  unit's mission.  Corporal Brewer's  courage,  sincere concern  for  the  welfare  of his companions and steadfast  devotion to  duty reflect great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps and the Naval Service."

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