The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Elmer D. Snare, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as maintenance officer of the staff of a naval task group commander during the invasions of Sicily and Italy in 1943 and 1944. Captain Snare executed his duties with resourcefulness and a broad understanding of management. He directed the complex facilities for maintenance and repair of landing craft, minesweepers and escort ships with foresight and meticulous attention to detail.