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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Army Award) to Captain James Robert Pahl, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 August 1952 to 1 February 1953.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    August 15, 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 378 (August 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain James Robert Pahl, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commander Destroyer Division FORTY-FOUR and Commander Screen of Task Unit 31.5.3, in action against the Japanese at Vella Lavella, on 15 August 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain [then Commander]

    Action Date:

    October 23, 1943 – January 11, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 337 (April 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain [then Commander] James Robert Pahl, 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 as Commander of a Destroyer Division in the Solomon Islands from 23 October 1943 to January 11, 1944.