Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Fleet

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 320 (November 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) to Rear Admiral Juan R. Sepulveda, Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Fleet, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II by his contributions to hemispheric defense and the promotion of continued friendly relations between the two Americas.