The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Clarence M. Hart, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 22 June 1959 to 20 July 1960 as Head of the Ship Installation and Design Branch, Special Projects Office. Responsible for coordination with the Bureau of Ships to develop new ship design and types for Fleet Ballistic Missile application and the incorporation in FBM vessels of design, requirements for stowage, handling, preparation, launch, and control of the FBM System, Captain Hart made a distinctive contribution to the Fleet Ballistic Missile Weapons System.