(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Thomas E. Galles, 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 Mine Squadron THREE, from 22 July 1952 to 10 June 1953. (Lieutenant, Junior Grade Galles is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)