The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral (Retired) William Henry Allen (NSN: 0-4179), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the SIXTH Naval District and Task Group Commander of the Eastern Sea Frontier Forces, during a vitally important period. Rear Admiral Allen displayed the highest qualities of judgment, leadership and initiative which contributed materially in driving enemy submarines from our coastal waters and to the successful operations of the Fleet.