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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Wilfred Jay Holmes, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States while attached to the Division of Naval Communications from 7 December 1941 to 16 April 1945. Captain Holmes rendered invaluable assistance in directing and carrying out the vital work of key activities of the Communications intelligence organization. By his judgment, planning and devotion to his exacting assignment, he contributed to the effectiveness of important operations.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    September 7, 1943 – September 1, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 348 (March 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Wilfred J. Holmes, 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 Officer-in-Charge of combat intelligence at Joint Intelligence Center, Poa, from 7 September 1943 to 1 September 1945.