The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Army Award) to Rear Admiral John Cheshire Daniel (NSN: 0-58791), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 20 June 1952 to 27 July 1953. As Senior member of the Liaison Group and Delegate, United Nations Command Delegation engaged in armistice negotiations with representatives of the Korean People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteers, he displayed outstanding acumen, keen judgment and professional competence of the highest order in dealing with enemy negotiators. Faced with unprecedented and trying conditions encountered in daily meetings, and under constant pressure, he resolutely and unrelentingly pressed toward the acceptance and adoption of measures essential to the conclusion of an effective armistice. As Senior Member of the Liaison Group and advisor to the Chief Delegate on matters of major decisions, policy and planning integral with the Delegations’ operations and mission he occupied a key role in the devising of procedures and strategy. Completely informed on all phases of the armistice negotiations and the varied and intricate aspects of the grave problems encountered, he evidenced concise understanding of the complex issues involved and advanced invaluable recommendations toward their resolution. Through close and sustained study and analysis of the enemy’s capabilities, proposals and probable intentions, and through the exercise of superior foresight, analytical ability and leadership, Admiral Daniel so guided his supporting staff officers as to achieve the maximum in efficiency and effectiveness from their combined efforts. Outstanding in his accomplishments as Senior Member of the Liaison Group and as a member of the United Nations Command Delegation, Admiral Daniel made a major contribution toward the efforts of the attainment of an armistice between the armed forces of the United Nations Command and those of the Korean People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteers, reflecting the highest credit upon himself, the United Nations Command, and the military service.