Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Rochester (CA-124)

    Action Date:

    January 28 – April 19, 1952

    All Hands (March 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Charles F. Chillingworth, 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. ROCHESTER (CA-124), from 28 January to 19 April 1952. (Captain Chillingworth is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)