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Joseph
Riddick
Scullion
January 31, 1912

–

February 4, 1988

Born:

Norfolk

, 

Virginia

Home:

Norfolk

, 

Virginia

Buried: 

Norfolk

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

St. Mary’s Cemetery

Joseph Scullion graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1935. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 1970.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    July 8, 1964 – July 1965

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Joseph Riddick Scullion, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, SEVENTEENTH Coast Guard District, Juneau, Alaska, from 8 July 1964 to July 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Scullion and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.