(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Daniel Carlson, 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 Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PAUL HAMILTON, in escort duty at Leyte Gulf and Mangarin Bay, Mindore, from 27 December 1944 to 2 January 1945.
Sponsored by:
Daniel
Carlson
Home:
El Cajon
,
California
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CaptainDivision:
U.S.S. Paul HamiltonAction Date:
December 27, 1944 – January 2, 1945
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 360 (February 1947) -
Silver Star
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 352 (July 1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Daniel Carlson, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as Commanding Officer of destroyer reconnaissance of beaches off Iwo Jima on 17 February 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.