The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Edwin Alexander Anderson, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in organizing and in the administration and operation of the American Patrol Squadron ONE, and in developing arrangements for the co-operation of air, surface, and submarine craft. Also for his successful co-operation with the Cuban Government in making the available vessels of the Cuban Navy efficient and ready for service.