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Matthias
Bennett
Gardner

Home:

State College

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Pennsylvania

Matthias Gardner graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1919. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 341 (August 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Matthias B. Gardner, 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 Commanding officer of a fast carrier in the western Pacific during World War II.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    July & August 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 351 (June 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Matthias B. Gardner, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff (Plans) to Commander in Chief, United States Fleet, July and August 1945.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Matthias Bennett Gardner, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States during World War II. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.