The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Joseph Numa Wenger, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States while attached to the Division of Naval Communications from 12 February 1942 to 2 September 1945. Captain Wenger discharged his important responsibilities with skill and initiative, rendering invaluable assistance in directing and carrying out the vital work of key activities of the communications organization.