(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Helmer Sheppard Pearson, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, FIRST Coast Guard District, Boston, Massachusetts, from July 1973 to July 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Pearson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.