The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Rear Admiral Henry Maston Mullinnix (NSN: 0-9700), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of a carrier air support group during the assault on Makin Atoll during World War II. Admiral Mullinnix skillfully conducted anti-submarine and combat air patrols supporting our landing operations. Through his brilliant leadership, escort carriers were able to carry out a well coordinated attack against the Japanese.