The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander Edward Brumby (NSN: 0-63402), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Project Officer in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for the U.S. Naval Group, China, from 3 July 1944 to 31 August 1945. Through the exercise of exceptional judgment, great energy and outstanding administrative ability, coupled with tact and diplomacy in relations with Chinese officials in China and in the United States, he contributed greatly to the success of the U.S. Naval Group, China, in the prosecution of the war. His outstanding service in performance of duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.