The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Chief Carpenter’s Mate Clifton M. Duckworth, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving aboard the U.S.C.G.C. CAMPBELL following the sinking of an enemy submarine by that vessel during World War II. When the cutter was severely damaged as a result of the attack upon the hostile ship, Chief Carpenter’s Mate Duckworth, by his effective skill in shoring and reinforcing bulkheads, made it possible for the vessel to be towed 800 miles to port. In addition to this he also succeeded in constructing a crib from a limited and inadequate supply of lumber on board the stricken vessel. His courageous initiative and perseverance set an inspiring example to the other members of the crew and helped to sustain morale throughout the duration other emergency.