(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Eugene F. McDaniel, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Destroyer Squadron FIVE, from 9 May to 27 July 1953. (Captain McDaniel is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)