(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John F. Rowe, 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 Staff Officer and Planning Officer on the Staff of Commander Western Pacific Mine Squadron THREE from 26 July 1951 to 28 July 1952. (Commander Rowe is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)