Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    October 13, 1950 – April 27, 1951

    All Hands (October 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain James D. Whitfield, 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 as Commander Destroyer Division 162, from 13 October 1950 to 27 April 1951. (Captain Whitfield is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)