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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) to Colonel Edward S. Johnson, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as deputy Chief of Staff to an amphibious force commander during the invasion of French Morocco, 8 to 11 November 1942. Colonel Johnson organized the military component of a joint staff and achieved a high degree of efficiency for exercise of command over complex operations. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Military Service.

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