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Printed Navy Commendation Medal for Commander Bruce W. Keller dated September 13, 1968
Navy Commendation Medal Certificate
Printed Navy Commendation Medal for Commander Bruce W. Keller dated September 13, 1968
Printed Navy Commendation Medal for Commander Bruce W. Keller dated September 13, 1968

Navy Commendation Medal Certificate

Object NameCertificate
Historic Owner
DateSeptember 13, 1968
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Capt. Bruce W. Keller. A2020.14
Object numberA2020.14
DescriptionCertificate; U.S. Navy Commendation Medal for Commander Bruce W. Keller, September 13, 1968. Certificate has a green ribbon and medallion of an eagle on the top and a Department of the Navy seal on the bottom.

Certificate reads "Department of the Navy // This is to Certify that // the Secretary of the Navy has awarded the // Navy Commendation Medal // To // Command Bruce W. Keller, United States Navy // For // Meritorious Service from 15 September 1965 to 14 May 1966 // Given this 13th Day of September Paul R. Ignatius // Secretary of the Navy."
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