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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore [then Captain] John F. Wegforth, 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. LANGLEY from 27 September 1944 to 5 November 1944.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commodore [then Captain]

    Division:

    United States Aircraft Carrier

    Action Date:

    March 14 – May 14, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 354 (September 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore [then Captain] John F. Wegforth, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of 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 a United States Navy Aircraft Carrier from 14 March 1945 to 14 May 1945.