(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John B. Kaye, 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 Gunnery Officer and Navigator on the staff of Commander Carrier Division THREE, embarked in U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), during operations against enemy forces in the Korean area from 29 June to 19 November 1950.