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.