The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander Walter T. Jenkins, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Gunnery Officer on the staff of Commander, North Pacific Force, February to October 1943. Commander Jenkins rendered invaluable assistance in the planning and operations involving all gunner matters and in the supply, replacement and storage of all ammunition.