(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Claude A. Dillavou, 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 Task Group 95.2 and Commander Destroyer Squadron SIXTEEN, from 22 February to 25 March 1951. (Captain Dillavou is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)