The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Commander Briscoe Chipman, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of a beach identification group during the assault on Italy in 1943. Lieutenant Commander Chipman placed guide boats with unerring accuracy in positions to mark the proper approaches to the shore. By his inspiring leadership and sound judgment he contributed in large measure to the success of the landing forces.