(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Howard E. Orem, 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 Aide and Flag Secretary to Commander in Chief, United States Fleet from 15 October 1943 to 18 June 1945.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Howard E. Orem, 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 during World War II.