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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Joseph Malcolm Carson, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during October and November 1962 while serving as Commander Fleet Air Jacksonville. Throughout recurring periods of crisis and tension in the Caribbean area, Rear Admiral Carson carried out his responsibilities with marked professional skill and leadership. The success of the quarantine operations in 1962 was due in large measure to his notable contribution to the antisubmarine warfare effort and the monitoring of shipping bound to and from the Cuban area. Rear Admiral Carson was outstandingly successful in developing and implementing new and improved methods for the positive control of air space allocated for military and civilian use.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Task Group 77.4

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1944
    Commander 7th Fleet, Serial 14210

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Joseph Malcolm Carson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as while serving as Chief of Staff for Task Group SEVENTY-SEVEN POINT FOUR (TG 77.4), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle for Leyte Gulf, on 24 October 1944. An alert and aggressive leader, Captain Carson zealously directed complex operations against the enemy in the face of constant attack from hostile aircraft, thereby contributing to the destruction of a large portion of the enemy force. His cool courage, inspiring leadership and unwavering devotion to duty under fire were important factors in the success of a vital mission and reflect the highest credit upon Captain Carson and the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45)

    Action Date:

    October 10, 1950 – March 22, 1951
    All Hands (July 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Joseph Malcolm Carson, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), from 10 October 1950 to 22 March 1951.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    February 1953 – March 1955
    All Hands (February 1956)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Joseph Malcolm Carson, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Fleet Air, Japan, and as Commander Naval Air Bases, Japan, from February 1953 to March 1955.