The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Wilbur S. Davidson, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Signal Officer, Flag Lieutenant and Aide to a task force commander prior to and during the Sicilian and Italian invasions in 1943 and 1944. Lieutenant Davidson assisted in establishment and coordination of a visual communication system which was successfully employed during two major amphibious operations. He also carried out many details of administration and liaison of a large and complex organization.