(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Merlyn D. Holmes (MCSN: 0-5068), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 30 June to 7 December 1943; 26 December 1943 to 1 June 1944; and 15 September through 28 November 1944.