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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Grayson Birch Carter, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commander of a tractor group in South and Central Pacific waters during June and July 1944. Captain Carter brought his tractor group to a high state of efficiency so that landings on an enemy-held island were made on schedule by a Marine Division and the beaches were quickly captured.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    LST Flotilla 5

    Action Date:

    August 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 325 (April 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Grayson Birch Carter, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, LST Flotilla FIVE during amphibious landing operations at Vella Lavella in the Solomon Islands during August 1943. Captain Carter so skillfully handled and directed his forces that they suffered only minor damage and few casualties. He improvised and carried out detailed measures to increase defensive-offensive measures in the landing of both personnel and material. Captain Carter’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    June 1943 – May 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 387 (May 1949)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Grayson Birch Carter, 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 Commander LST Flotilla FIVE, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Rendova, Treasury, Bougainville, Green and Emirau Island, from June 1943 to May 1944.