(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Robert Jay Lloyd, United States Coast Guard, 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, culminating as Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States Coast Guard from 1990 to 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.