The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Frank B. Herold, United States Navy, for meritorious achievement while serving as Communications Officer and Radar Evaluator on the Staff of commander Battleship Division THREE, during a night surface engagement with an enemy Japanese Battleship Task Force in Surigao Strait, Philippine Islands, 25 October 1944, and on the Staff of Commander Fire Support Unit in the amphibious operations preceding the surface engagement, 25 October 1944. Rendering invaluable aid in both planning and execution phases of these operations, Commander Herold contributed materially to the success of our forces. His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. [Commander Herold is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.]

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Frank B. Herold, United States Navy, for meritorious service as Communication Officer on the Staff of Commander, Battleship Division THREE, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from 15 December 1943 to 14 March 1945. Demonstrating resourcefulness and ability, Commander Herold rendered invaluable assistance to his commander and contributed materially to the success of his division throughout four major operations against the enemy. His skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. [Commander Herold is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.]