(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Constructionman William H. Shannon, 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. While serving as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Seabees, his recommendations went far toward enhancing the welfare, morale, billet structure and personnel management of Seabees and his efforts to improve their assignment, rotation and schooling were tireless.