The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Commander Bruno C. F. Mulieri, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Italy from 5 November 1943 to 1 August 1945. Responsible for the full rehabilitation of the Italian fishing industry which subsequently harvested fish at the rate of about 90,000 tons a year, in addition to providing vitally needed food, he also aided in giving employment to thousands of other manufacturing concerns in not manufacturing ship-building canning and marine meters. He initiated several projects concerning this industry in addition to his regular duties. In devising a chart for the location mines and underwater obstacles he obtained and disseminated information to prevent loss of life and property. He went through mine laden water in small craft with the fisherman making continuous surveys. He displayed great resourcefulness in salvaging empty tin cans for military dumps to replace shortage o a tine plate required for canning and in salvaging grass rope and other commodities required to return the fishing industry to normal production. He was instrumental in the publication of a civil affairs manual issued by the Officer of the Chief of naval operations which was later used as model for all European countries and as guide for military government officers in the Southwest pacific Area. He was commended by Italian officials for his contribution to the restoration of normal living food implementation and the rehabilitation of one of the most important industries in Italy.