The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Commander Samuel C. Bartlett, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period 8 March 1942 to 30 June 1944. Lieutenant Commander Bartlett served during this period with marked distinction as Officer-in-Charge of the Prisoner of War Interrogation Division of the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section of the Southwest Pacific area. Through his energy, skill, efficiency, and industry, coupled with a profound knowledge of enemy language and psychology, he has been largely responsible for the correct organization and efficiency of Prisoner of War interrogation. As a result, he has been responsible for the development of much valuable information which has made a highly important contribution to successful operations of the SEVENTH Fleet against the enemy. His performance of duty has was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.