The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Roger C. Hyatt, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving on the staff of Commander Moroccan Sea Frontier forces subsequent to the occupation of French Morocco on 8 November 1942. Commander Hyatt assisted in orderly administration of forces assigned to the sea frontier. Through his excellent service and untiring devotion to duty these forces effectively carried out offensive operations and other vital tasks.