The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Signalman Third Class Donald E. True, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the amphibious assault on Sicily in July 1943. When his landing boat struck concealed rocks during the landing, Seaman Third Class True promptly flashed a danger signal to craft immediately behind, enabling them to steer clear of the underwater hazard. His decisive action helped save personnel and equipment from the disastrous consequences met by his own boat.