The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral (MC) William Chambers, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Inspector, Medical Department Activities, Pacific Area, from October 1942 to 1 August 1944. Admiral Chambers worked tirelessly and with brilliant administrative skill carrying out vital assignments throughout the combat areas of the Pacific. He expeditiously effected the medical facilities which included first aid treatment in the field, hospitalization and evacuation of the sick and wounded, the establishment of medical storehouses and supply depots for the Fleet and shore activities, and the preliminary plans for the care of natives in conquered territory. As a qualified flight surgeon he personally participated in the evacuation of the first battle casualties from Bougainville, prior to the organization of a regular air evacuation service. Later by his unwavering efforts and excellent judgment during operations in the Mariana Islands he contributed materially to the saving of a large number of lives. Consistently applying his superior professional knowledge efficiently and with outstanding resourcefulness, Admiral Chambers distinguished himself as a forceful leader and was largely responsible for the success of the Medical Department’s program in this theater of war.