(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Peter Manigault, 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 while attached to the Staff of Commander East Coast Blockade and Patrol Group from 30 March to 27 July 1953. (Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Manigault is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)