The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Commissary Steward Frank Flowers, United States Navy, for distinguished and meritorious service on board the U.S.S. LEVIATHAN. Chief Commissary Steward Flowers started the mess organization, and had charge of the training of the personnel of the commissary department; in addition, the refitting of the galleys, cold storage, and working out the system of feeding the troops devolved upon him. He inaugurated a system which was adopted as a standard for the entire transport service. His ability, zeal, devotion, and experience helped build up an efficient commissary system which was little changed during the entire war.