Tulis a continuation for this paragraph - Shortly before the End of the War in Pacific
, Long dibebaskeun ku Brigadier Jenderal Merritt A. Edson dina 30 Juni 1945, sarta balik deui ka Amérika Sarikat. Manéhna saterusna dikirim ka wewengkon San Diego jeung relieved Kolonel John Groff, anu dilayanan salaku komandan samentara ti Korps Marinir Recruit Depot San Diego. Pikeun jasa-jasana jeung Service Command, FMFPac, Long narima Legiun Merit kadua.