The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Freeland Allyn Daubin, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarines, Atlantic Fleet, from March 1942 to November 1944. Admiral Daubin was largely responsible for excellent training procedures carried out in the intensive schooling of officers and crews for many of the fleet submarines. Through his initiative and professional skill he has contributed to the splendid results of our submarine operations.