Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Orleck (DD-886)

    Action Date:

    June 26 – December 2, 1952

    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Edgar L. Yates, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of U.S.S. ORLECK (DD-886), from 26 June to 2 December 1952. (Commander Yates is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)