The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander George D. Dickey, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as an officer on the staff of Commander, 8th Amphibious Force, Sicily and Salerno, 10 July 1943 to 9 September 1943. His extraordinary ability, expert professional knowledge and unwavering devotion to duty contributed materially to the success of the invasion of Italy.