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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John B. McLean, 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    December 15, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 387 (May 1949)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John B. McLean, 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 in action against the Japanese in the Southwest Pacific area, prior to and during the assault operations on Mindoro, Philippine Islands, on 15 December 1944.