The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain Boynton L. Braun (NSN: 0-19620), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 July 1945 to 15 August 1945, while serving as Commanding Officer of an Aircraft Carrier in operations against the enemy as a unit of a Task Group. During the period of time mentioned, the Task Group was engaged in active combat operations against the enemy at sea and against the main homeland of Japan. In command of this important unit of our forces, he displayed qualities of leadership which maintained the fighting efficiency of his ship at a very high level and materially contributed to the outstanding record of destruction of enemy forces and installations. His courageous, inspiring leadership and professional skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Braun is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)