Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander (CEC)

    Batallion:

    Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    June 11, 1953 – April 15, 1954

    All Hands (February 1955)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander (CEC) Ordis E. Forbess, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Officer-in-Charge of a Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit of the FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing in Korea from 11 June 1953 to 15 April 1954. (Commander Forbess is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)