Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Helena (CA-75)

    Action Date:

    April 24 – November 21, 1951

    All Hands (July 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Oliver S. Dwire, 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 while serving in U.S.S. HELENA (CA-75), in Korea, from 24 April to 21 November 1951. (Commander Dwire is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)