(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Frank P. Tibbitt, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Destroyer Division NINE, from 12 July to 16 December 1951. (Captain Tibbitt is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)