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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Irving H. Mayfield, 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 Chief of the U.S. Naval Mission to Chile from 2 April 1945 to 9 October 1945.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commodore

    Action Date:

    July 27, 1943 – February 11, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 339 (June 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore Irving Hall Mayfield, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, War Plans, Commander South Pacific and South Pacific Force, 27 July 1943 to 11 February 1944.