The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant (MC) George M. Caldwell, United States Naval Reserve, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. When all light and ventilation were lost aboard his ship by a bomb hit during the Sicilian Campaign in July 1943, Lieutenant Caldwell administered medical attention to the injured with calmness and resourcefulness. He was responsible for keeping the loss of life to a minimum through his judgment and professional skill.