Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

Overseas Division, Naval Overseas Transportation Service, U.S Navy

Awarded on:

1919

In the function of Assistant Director
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War Department, General Orders No. 116

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Vice Admiral

Unit:

Naval Forces Germany, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

May 1946

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States during his tour of duty as Commander Naval Forces Germany, Senior U.S. Naval Member of the Tripartite Naval Commission and senior naval member of the Group Control Council for Germany from December 1944 to December 1945. Admiral Ghormley was responsible for all activities of our naval forces in Germany. He established and directed an effective organization in carrying out the demilitarization of the German Navy and the collection of valuable intelligence material."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 350

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Vice Admiral

Unit:

14th Naval District, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

January 1946

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commandant, FOURTEENTH Naval District and Commander Hawaiian Sea Frontier, from 17 February 1943 to 24 October 1944."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 346