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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John P. Conn, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-FOUR (VB-84), embarked in U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), over the Tokyo Area on 16 and 17 February 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Action Date:

    January 4 – July 27, 1953
    All Hands (April 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John P. Conn, 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 on the Staff of Commander Carrier Division THREE and Commander Task Force 77, from 4 January to 27 July 1953. (Commander Conn is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)