(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John L. Melgaard, 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 Destroyer Squadron FIVE, from 11 January to 232 July 1952, and Commander East Coast Blockade and Escort Group from 16 February to 6 March 1952. (Captain Melgaard is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)