(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Donald Gaddis, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Donald Gaddis, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Donald Gaddis, 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.