The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting Legion of Merit to Commodore Norman B. Hall, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of the Port Security Division of the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C. From June 1942 to December 1944. Displaying sound judgment and excellent administrative ability, Commodore Hall worked tirelessly in the execution of a difficult assignment and was primarily responsible for the effective operation of port security organization and established for the purpose of safeguarding essential waterfront facilities and vessels in American ports against destruction, loss, and injury.