(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, Jr., 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 Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. IOWA during action against Japanese forces from 30 October 1944 to 24 July 1945.
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, Jr., 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 during World War II.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
All Hands (August 1959)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander in Chief, Specified Command, Middle East, during the Lebanon crisis from 15 July to 26 October 1958. An astute leader and diplomat, Admiral Holloway successfully carried out an extremely delicate and complicated assignment during this tense international situation. Understanding the military, political and economic implications involved, he dealt with the highest-level officials and deftly utilized the forces at his command in restoring and maintaining stability in Lebanon. By his expert handling of a critical assignment, Admiral Holloway added significantly to our international posture and contributed to the free world’s efforts toward preserving peace.