(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Matthew S. Schmidling, 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 while serving in U.S.S. NEW JERSEY (BB-62), in Korea from 16 May to 14 November 1951. (Commander Schmidling is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)