The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander Kenneth Monroe Carr (NSN: 0-3818282), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. FLASHER (SSN-613) during the spring of 1967. Through the application of competent, resourceful, imaginative and aggressive leadership, and by demonstrating sound judgment and an exceptional degree of professional ability, Commander Carr directed his ship to the successful completion of a complex mission of extraordinary value to the Government of the United States. Commander Carr’s inspirational leadership, outstanding professional skill, keen judgment, aggressiveness, determination, and exemplary dedication and devotion to duty, were directly responsible for the success of this mission. Commander Carr’s inspiring and tireless devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.