The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander George C. Dixon, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 22 October to 26 November 1962 in response to an urgent requirement of the Department of Defense. During this period, Commander Dixon exhibited unusual technical knowledge and skill in designing, developing and placing in operation complex and original communication equipments of great urgency. Through his original thinking, creative efforts, determination and perseverance, he was responsible for making available to the Department of Defense unique communication equipments which have far-reaching applications and which are unquestionably most valuable assets to the Department.