Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Action Date:

    March – October 1976

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Ensign Larry L. Oiler, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as Material Assistant and Supply Officer, Naval Research laboratory Field Site, Point Mugu, California while engaged in open ocean experiments of great value to the Government of the United States from March 1976 to October 1976. Ensign Oiler’s exemplary performance of duty was reflected in the successful employment of special equipment and systems under conditions of high stress and extremely hazardous and unusually adverse conditions. His superb leadership and sound judgment resulted in the successful accomplishment of these experiments which yielded vital data that is considered to be of the highest value to the United States. By his diligent efforts, professionalism, and total dedication to duty, Ensign Oiler reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.