The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Army Award) to Commander George B. Berger, Jr. (NSN: 0-132173), United States Naval Reserve, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 15 November 1944 to 31 January 1945.