(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Frank B. Stone, 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 as Commanding Officer, U.S.S. HANCOCK (CVA-19), and Commander Task Group 77.7, from 29 January to 11 May 1965. (Captain Stone is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)