(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Allan A. Ovrom, 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 Chief of Staff to Commander Cruiser Division THREE, from 26 April to 27 July 1953. (Captain Ovrom is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)