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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Robert H. Lemmon, 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 on the Staff of Commander Destroyer Squadron SISTY-SIX, off Okinawa Island, during May and June 1945.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    December 17, 1963 – November 17, 1967
    All Hands (November 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert H. Lemmon, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Officer Candidate School, with additional duty as Commanding Officer, Naval Schools Command, Newport, Rhode Island, from 17 December 1963 to 17 November 1967.