The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral (SC) John W. Crumpacker, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and Paymaster General of the Navy from 24 May 1961 to 8 January 1965. The many and varied programs conceived, developed and implemented by Rear Admiral Crumpacker during this period have improved the responsiveness of the Navy Supply System to the needs of the operating forces. Among these programs were the automated materials handling systems, materials handling equipment, “Operation Light Pack,” Navy subsistence and Methods Engineering Program.