The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Vernon Huber, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a destroyer commanding officer and commander of a destroyer division in 1942 and 1943. Captain Huber performed arduous escort duties in the North Atlantic and participated in the invasion of Mehdia, Morocco, and the assault on Kicata, Sicily. His efficient performance of duty in actual combat and in supporting activities was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.