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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Herman J. Trum, III, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations on the staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, from 1 August 1964 to 15 April 1966.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53)

    Action Date:

    October 28, 1951
    All Hands (December 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Herman J. Trum, III, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron FIFTY-THREE (VF-53), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 October 1951.