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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore Paulus Prince Powell, 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 Chief of Staff to Commander THIRD Amphibious Force during the Pacific offensive operations from 27 November 1943 to 30 September 1944.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commodore

    Action Date:

    October 1944 – August 15, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 351 (June 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore Paulus Prince Powell, 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 Staff to Commander THIRD Amphibious Force, from October 1944 to 15 August 1945.