The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Paul Moret (MCSN: 0-4528), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from 12 November 1942 through 20 January 1943. As Aircraft Operations Officer on Guadalcanal, Lieutenant Colonel Moret’s courage and unusual ability in the employment of his aircraft caused severe losses to enemy surface vessels, aircraft, and vital materials.