The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Electrician’s Mate First Class Walter Arthur Brundrett (NSN: 6770296), United States Naval Reserve, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a member of the crew of a United States Destroyer operating in Western Pacific waters. When the destroyer in which he was serving suffered severe electrical damage during a typhoon on 18 December 1944 he, through his outstanding professional ability and intimate knowledge of the ship’s electrical system, was able to restore power to certain vital equipment, the operation of which was necessary for the safety of the ship. His spirit and determination were a great inspiration and were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Electrician’s Mate First Class Brundrett is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)