The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Major Paul H. Bird (MCSN: 0-6058), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with a reinforced regiment during the planning and training phase of the Guam operation and during the actions against the enemy on that island during the period from 15 June to 12 August 1944. As Regimental Operations Officer, Major Bird assisted in the preparation of the planes for the operation and supervised the strenuous training program. He demonstrated great skill and judgment during the operation and through personal liaison with assault units materially aided the success of the regimental mission. His exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Major Bird is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)