The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander Robert S. Quackenbush, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. As Officer-in-Charge of the South Pacific Photographic Interpretation Unit, Commander Quackenbush displayed efficient leadership in supervising aerial reconnaissance flights over enemy territory, and was largely responsible for the excellent photographic accomplishments in this area.