The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain John Clement Alderman (NSN: 0-62002), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BADOEING STRAIT in operations against the enemy from 4 November 1950 to 18 January 1951. With outstanding ability, energy, and high tactical skill, he operated his ship and its embarked Air Group as a unit of the United Nations Naval Forces furnishing invaluable support to our fighting forces in Korea by the destruction of enemy air opposition, troop concentrations, and the interdiction of the enemy’s lines of communications supplies, and bases. During this period, the ship maintained a superior performance in every phase of operations and the immediate and effective response to calls for extra efforts reflected the highest caliber of leadership. His outstanding ability, professional skill, and thorough knowledge of tactical and operational requirements were in a large measure responsible for the successful accomplishment of the assigned missions of the Task Force. His distinguished performance above and beyond the normal call of duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.