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Edgar
T.
Neale

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bataan (CVL-29)

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1950 – April 7, 1951
    All Hands (February 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Edgar T. Neale, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit 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. BATAAN (CVL-29), during operations against enemy forces in the Korean area from 20 December 1950 to 7 April 1951.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Action Date:

    1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 306 (September 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Edgar T. Neale, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Army Award) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.