Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31)

    Action Date:

    May 30 – November 28, 1951

    All Hands (June 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Cecil B. Gill, 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 the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31), in Korea from 30 May to 28 November 1951. (Captain Gill is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)