The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Frank B. Herold, United States Navy, for meritorious service as Communication Officer on the Staff of Commander, Battleship Division THREE, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from 15 December 1943 to 14 March 1945. Demonstrating resourcefulness and ability, Commander Herold rendered invaluable assistance to his commander and contributed materially to the success of his division throughout four major operations against the enemy. His skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. [Commander Herold is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.]
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Bronze Star Medal
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Commander [then Lieutenant Commander]Action Date:
October 25, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Frank B. Herold, United States Navy, for meritorious achievement while serving as Communications Officer and Radar Evaluator on the Staff of commander Battleship Division THREE, during a night surface engagement with an enemy Japanese Battleship Task Force in Surigao Strait, Philippine Islands, 25 October 1944, and on the Staff of Commander Fire Support Unit in the amphibious operations preceding the surface engagement, 25 October 1944. Rendering invaluable aid in both planning and execution phases of these operations, Commander Herold contributed materially to the success of our forces. His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. [Commander Herold is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.]
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Legion of Merit
All Hands (March 1961)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Frank B. Herold, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 30 December 1955 to 20 July 1960, as Head of the Fire Control and Guidance Branch, Special Projects Office. Responsible for the research, design, development, test, and procurement for service use of shipboard fire control and missile guidance systems, Captain Herold carried out his responsibilities with a high degree of leadership and professional skill, contributing greatly toward equipping the United States with a Fleet Ballistic Missile Weapons System.