Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Naval Intelligence, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

1940

For “initiative in securing valuable information on California.”

From the 11th Naval District commandant.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

Field Photographic Branch, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), U.S. Government

Awarded on:

1942

For wounds on elbow and shoulder during the Battle of Midway.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

Field Photographic Branch, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), U.S. Government

Awarded on:

1942

"For distinguished service in the line of his profession when on June 4, 1942, the Naval Air Station, Midway Island, was severely bombed and strafed by Japanese aircraft. Despite his exposed position he remained at his station and reported to the Navy Command Center an accurate accounting of the attack, thereby aiding the Commanding Officer in determining his employment of the defending forces. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval service."

From the 14th Naval District commandant.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Field Photographic Branch, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), U.S. Government

Awarded on:

March 1947

"Captain John Ford, 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 Chief of the Field Photographic Branch, Office of Strategic Services, from September 1941 to September 1945."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 361
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Chief of the Field

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)