The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Vice Admiral David Worth Bagley, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from November 1944 to July 1945. As Commandant of the FOURTEENTH Naval District and Commander Hawaiian Sea Frontier during this period, he was charged with the overall administrative and supervision of the numerous and varied Naval shore establishments as well as certain offshore functions in the Hawaiian and other outlying islands where Naval installations were situated. His duties embraced control of civilian areas, routing and escorting of shipping, air and seaborne patrol measures, training, supply, replenishment and repair for Fleet and shore activities, and the many attached details in conjunction with the great number of activities under his jurisdiction. In his efficient cooperation with other branches of the armed services, as well as his administration of directives and policies in the execution of his authority in civilian affairs, his mature judgment and broad experience contributed materially to the effective employment of this vast area in the successful prosecution of the war against Japan. His initiative, energy, and devotion to duty were outstanding at all times and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.