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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Jackson R. Tate, 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 during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Jackson R. Tate, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Tarawa Atoll

    Action Date:

    November 25, 1943 – February 23, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 360 (February 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Jackson R. Tate, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Tarawa Atoll, from 25 November 1943 to 23 February 1944.