Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    September 1943 – June 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Jacob M. Bregar, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Force Supply Officer on the Staff Force, United States Pacific Fleet, from September 1943 to June 1945. With initiative, perseverance and outstanding ability, he ably prepared the Force Logistic Plans during the period of rapid expansion, and, during the operations for the capture of the Japanese-held Iwo Jima and Okinawa Gunto he, with untiring effort, effectively dealt with the many problems of supply arising at the objectives. His outstanding service and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.