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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Leigh Noyes, 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 Commander of Task Force SIXTEEN, and Commander of Aircraft in Task Force SIXTY-ONE, during the capture of Guadalcanal and Tulagi in August 1942.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    Atlantic Fleet

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Leigh Noyes, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Flag Secretary and Fleet Communication Officer of the Atlantic Fleet during World War I.