(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore (CEC) William O. Hiltabidle, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States on the staff of the Island Commander, Guam, Officer-in-Charge, 5th Naval Construction Brigade, from 14 April 1944 to 17 June 1945.