(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Edward L. Woodyard, 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 Commanding Officer of U.S.S. ROCHESTER (CA-124) and a task group in the Korean area of hostilities. Captain Woodyard carried out mine sweeping and fire support operations at Chongin, Wonsan, Hungnam and Inchon, Korea, expeditiously and efficiently without material or personnel mishap, thereby sustaining the high morale and combat efficiency of his officers and men, and contributing materially to the success of the operations.