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THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

WASHINGTON

The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL and a Gold Star in lieu of the SECOND NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL to


LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE) GEORGE T. COKER

UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:
For meritorious achievement in aerial flight. By his skill, courage and devotion to duty, Lieutenant (jg) Coker upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.


/s/ Paul H. Nitze 9 DEC 1966


Copy to:
CITATION FILES
PERS-16 (3)
01-430

Secretary of the Navy


Ref: SecNav ltr of 15 Nov 66 (Bd ser 8270 of 15 Nov 66)