(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain James M. O’Brien, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in connection with sustained combat operations against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41), flagship of Commander Carrier Division SEVEN, from 18 March to 12 October 1965, for his part in the integration of ship and air wing planning, coordination, preparation and execution of a multitude of strike and support mission requirements.