(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: George W. Steele, 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 as Organizer in the establishment of Naval Aviation pre-flight schools, from 10 to 27 April 1942; and Commanding Officer of various pre-flight schools from 30 April 1942 to 1 April 1944.