The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain Miles Hunter Hubbard (NSN: 0-61454), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BREMERTON (CA-130) and as Commander of numerous Task Elements during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, from 1 May to 26 June 1953. Throughout this period, Captain Hubbard effectively directed the Task Units under his command on repeated gun strikes against enemy forces and installations along the east coast of Korea and conducted fire missions in support of friendly forces on the eastern terminus of the front lines. A capable and resourceful officer, he rendered invaluable assistance to the Support Group Commander by establishing and maintaining close liaison with division and corps commanders of front-line troops, which contributed materially to the improvement of gunfire support. Ably maneuvering the forces under his command through restricted waters while subjected to enemy fire, he skillfully controlled and directed their gunfire against enemy fortified positions, inflicting heavy casualties, destroying or damaging hostile installations, seriously interfering with the delivery of enemy shipments of essential supplies and prohibiting the enemy from executing successful attacks against friendly front-line positions. By his expert seamanship, inspiring initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Captain Hubbard contributed immeasurably to the success of the BREMERTON and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Hubbard is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)