Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45)

    Action Date:

    June 29 – October 5, 1950

    All Hands (February 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Ward T. Shields, 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 as Executive Officer of U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), during operations against enemy forces in the Korean area from 29 June to 5 October 1950.