The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander (CC) Jerome Clarke Hunsaker, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in charge of the Aircraft Division of the Bureau of Construction and Repair during World War I, in which position he showed ability unsurpassed in the United States as an aircraft designer as well, as great organizing and executive ability in expanding and handling a large force. The successful development of naval aircraft was due largely to the ability and industry of this officer.