The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral (SC) William J. Carter, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Bureau of Supplies and Accounts from 1 June 1942 to 8 March 1945, and Chief of Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and Paymaster General of the Navy from 8 March 1945 to the cessation of hostilities. Admiral Carter established and directed the enormous program of procurement, storage and distribution of supplies for the support of the Fleet. Resourceful and vigilant in his supervision of all affairs under his cognizance, he showed marked ability to handle urgent matters with efficiency and dispatch.