The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Winfred E. Berg (NSN: 0-82597), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Project Vanguard and the Space Surveillance System while serving at the United States Naval Research Laboratory. In his capacity as Senior Program Officer for both projects he has had a marked effect upon the scientific and military defense programs of the United States. His engineering experience, his personality, tact and diplomacy contributed immeasurably to the coordination of service participation required and proved of exceptional value in contractual relationships connected with the projects. He was constantly mindful of the importance of these projects to the prestige of the United States and gave unsparingly of his time in fulfilling the objectives, which in both projects, culminated far earlier than expected. His skillful application of professional knowledge, enthusiasm and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.