The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander George F. O’Keefe, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Engineering and Material Officer on the staff of Commander North Pacific Force from September 1942 to October 1943. Commander O’Keefe rendered invaluable assistance in planning and execution of operations involving vital engineering and material matters. He also skillfully supervised all activities concerned with supply and logistics.