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Navy Unit Commendation ribbon authorizationEntry/Object ID
2026.28.5Context
This letter from the Chief of Naval Personnel to Chester W. Skoczen, S1c allows him to wear the Navy Unit Commendation ribbon as part of his uniform.
"Navy Department
BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
From: The Chief of Naval Personnel.
To: Mr. Chester Walter Skoczen, 609 71 28. cmm
201 Apple St.,
Syracuse, New York.
Subject: Navy Unit Commendation awarded U.S.S. John C. Butler (DE-339).
Enclosure: (A) NUC Ribbon.
1. The Secretary of the Navy has awarded the Navy Unit Commendation to the U.S.S. John C. Butler for outstanding heroism in action against enemy Japanese aerial forces off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 20 May 1945.
2. By virtue of your service in the JOHN C. BUTLER on 20 May 1945, you are herby authorized to wear as part of your uniform a Navy Unit Commendation ribbon, one of which is transmitted herewith.
3. This authorization has been made a part of your official record in the Bureau of Naval Personnel.
J.M. BUNCH
By directionCollection
USS John C. Butler DE 339