The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Benjamin B. C. Lovett, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Air Officer on the staff of Commander 7th Amphibious Force during World War II. Captain Lovett assisted in the preparation of plans for numerous vital combat operations in strategic war areas. He effectively coordinated the various forces involved and contributed materially to the success of task force operations.
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U.S.S. Essex (CVA-9)Action Date:
October 17, 1952 – January 17, 1953
All Hands (January 1954)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Benjamin B. C. Lovett, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second 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 Commanding Officer of U.S.S. ESSEX (CVA-9), from 17 October 1952 to 17 January 1953. (Captain Lovett is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)