(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Charles E. Crombie, Jr., 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 Commander Destroyer Squadron SEVENTEEN and Element and Task Group Commander, Blockading and Escort Force, from 10 to 27 December 1951, and from 10 January to 16 February 1952. (Captain Crombie is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)