Ben Moreell retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
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Ben Moreell retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral (CEC) Ben Moreell, 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 in connection with the production of 100-octane gasoline.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral (CEC), [then Vice Admiral] Ben Moreell, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. With the country facing a nation-wise oil crisis following a complete work stoppage, Admiral Moreell, as Officer-in-Charge of the Petroleum Facilities of the Navy Department from October 1945 to April 1946, moved promptly to carry out orders calling for the seizure of facilities of 50 major oil refineries and four oil pipe lines. Organizing the Naval Petroleum Plants Offices, he assumed control of all facilities and restored and maintained full production. A brilliant administrator and mediator, he brought about a mutually agreeable settlement of all points of dispute between labor and management before any other officially appointed arbitration board had formulated an effective decision. By his extraordinary leadership and keen foresight, Admiral Moreell secured the release of all seized properties and insured the continuation of supply of vital petroleum products.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral (CEC) Ben Moreell, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 7 December 1941 to 31 August 1945 as Chief Bureau of Docks, and Chief of CEC. Admiral Moreell directed the expansion of the naval shore establishment in the U.S. and the building of advanced bases overseas which enabled the U.S. Fleet to seek out and destroy the enemy in his home waters. Because of Admiral Moreell’s command the Fleet received support in degree and kind unprecedented in naval warfare.