The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Commander Bruce Eastman Wiggin (NSN: 0-72402), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Planning and Tactical Officer on the Staff, Commander Amphibious Group ONE, during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, and during the redeployment of our forces at Hungnam, from 1 August to 26 December 1950. Charged with the task of planning the amphibious operations against the enemy at Inch’on and Wonsan, Commander Wiggin skillfully coordinated the efforts of all staff sections and attached units and formulated the intricate plans and directives for the execution of the missions of the attack force. Working long and tedious hours, with a shortage of personnel and under greatly abbreviated time schedules, he maintained maximum efficiency throughout the entire period. During the execution of these operations, he assiduously applied his tactical knowledge to combat problems and operations necessary to keep the attack force abreast of changing situations. By his outstanding leadership, professional skill and untiring devotion to the fulfillment of vital tasks, Commander Wiggin contributed essentially to the success of two amphibious operations during this period, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Wiggin is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)