The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral (then Captain) Delmer Stater Fahrney, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer Naval Aircraft Modification Unit, Naval Air Material Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the period 3 April 1943 to 4 March 1944. In this capacity, Rear Admiral Fahrney was primarily responsible for the development of a reliable, radio-controlled assault drone for combat use.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Delmer Stater Fahrney, 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 Material Officer on the Staff of Commander Air SEVENTH Fleet and as Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, from 30 June 1944 to 28 March 1945.