(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William O. Gallery, 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. PRINCETON (CV-37), from 28 August 1950 to 20 July 1951.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CaptainDivision:
U.S.S. Princeton (CV-37)Action Date:
August 28, 1950 – July 20, 1951
All Hands (September 1952) -
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CommanderAction Date:
December 9, 1942 – March 31, 1943
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 321 (December 1943)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander William O. Gallery, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Solomon Islands Area, 9 December 1942 to 31 March 1943. While serving as Operations Officer on the staff of a task force commander, Commander Gallery displayed brilliant initiative and executive ability in solving problems incident to the joint air and surface operations, and in planning attacks on enemy bases and shore installations.