The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Air Force Award) to Commander Harry P. Badger (NSN: 0-63407), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from 9 January 1949 to 12 May 1949.