The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Seaman Third Class Jack E. Limes, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the occupation of French Morocco, 8 – 11 November 1942. When his ship locked in combat with enemy surface forces off Casablanca, Seaman Third Class Limes relieved the quartermaster at the wheel and steered the ship throughout the battle. Although his experience at sea was very limited, he effectively executed all orders.