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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Lewis Henry Cutting, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer, Naval Mine Warfare School, Yorktown, Virginia, from 7 February 1944 to the cessation of hostilities in September 1945.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Robin

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Lewis Henry Cutting, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while in Command of the U.S.S. Robin, engaged in the important and hazardous work of clearing the North Sea of mines during World War I.