The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Robert F. Tucker, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with Heavy Attack Squadron THREE, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Exercising unusual initiative and technical skill, Lieutenant Tucker achieved signal success in the vital field of airborne radar prediction by designating and building a radar prediction device, the use of which immeasurably increases the bombing capabilities of all heavy attack squadrons. With production models reaching the Fleet in the short span of 16 months after the production of his prototype, Lieutenant Tucker has contributed materially in advancing the capabilities of heavy attack squadrons to achieve their missions.