Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    March 12 – July 27, 1953

    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Herschel A. House, 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 on the Staff of Commander SEVENTH Fleet from 12 March to 27 July 1953. (Captain House is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)