The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain John Thomas Corwin (NSN: 0-61389), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43) from 5 May 1944 to 26 July 1945, and as Acting Commanding Officer from 31 January to 20 March 1945. Through his outstanding leadership and excellent organizational ability, Captain Corwin contributed materially to the battle efficiency of his ship in the successful operations at Wakde-Samar, Biak, Morotai, Leyte, Mindoro, Brunei Bay and Balikpapan. When the ship was damaged by enemy action, he instituted immediate emergency measures to effect prompt temporary repairs and, by his untiring efforts while undergoing subsequent overhaul, was instrumental in completing work on schedule. Through his sound advice and professional skill, Captain Corwin rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in many missions undertaken by his ship, on some of which high officials embarked. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Corwin is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)