The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Jules James, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. As Commandant of the Naval Operating Base, Bermuda, from 7 April 1941 to 24 March 1943, Admiral James developed the base to its maximum efficiency and was successful in maintaining complete understanding between the armed forces there and the colonial authorities.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Jules James, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander SIXTH Naval District from 14 May 1943 to 31 August 1945.