The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Stuart Shadrick Murray, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff for the Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, from 1 May 1943 to 16 November 1943. Captain Murray planned and executed the extensive submarine operations in Japanese-controlled waters, and contributed in large measure to the efficient performance of the units under his command in inflicting a tremendous amount of damage on the enemy.