(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Louis E. French, 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 Commanding Officer of U.S.S. Kearsarge (CVA-33), from 8 September 1952 to 21 February 1953. (Captain French is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)