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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Major General Charles F. B. Price (MCSN: 0-786), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. As Commanding General, Samoa from 28 April 1942 until 1 March 1944 he was charged with the defense and development of the Samoan Area. The expeditious manner in which he carried out this assignment was a material contribution toward the success of South and later Central Pacific offensives. The occupation and development of the Ellice Islands made possible the logistic support necessary for the seizure and occupation of the Gilbert Islands thereby opening the Central Pacific to United States Forces. Throughout this period his perseverance, administrative ability, and tact were a major contribution toward the development of the Samoan Area into a staging point and a training area for Marine jungle troops. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Major General Price is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    1932

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Charles F. B. Price (MCSN: 0-786), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice-Chairman and Inspector of the United States Electoral Mission to Nicaragua and Vice President of the Nicaraguan National Board of Elections in 1932. Colonel Price exhibited exceptional intelligence, judgment, diplomacy and tact. His loyalty, cooperation and executive ability were of the highest order. His knowledge of electoral affairs and clear recollection of precedent and procedure gained by his connection with previous Nicaraguan elections and his excellent command of the Spanish language were of inestimable value. These together with other superior qualifications and excellent performance of duty contributed in a large measure to the successes happily attained.