Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr. (NSN: 0-532631), United States Navy, for exceptional service as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, and as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Command, from November 1985 to December 1988. A consummate leader, his innovative thinking was responsible for strengthening the maritime capability of the Atlantic Alliance and joint force effectiveness of the United States Atlantic Command. Bringing to bear a profound knowledge of military strategy, tactics and logistics, Admiral Baggett orchestrated substantial improvements to the readiness of the North Atlantic Treat Organization (NATO) maritime and United States joint forces assigned to him. Possessing superb technical warfighting expertise, he ensured his forces were responsive, flexible, and prepared to fight. Through realistic training, advances in command and control inter-operability and substantive improvements to combined logistics support, Admiral Baggett thoroughly tested and improved upon existing NATO and national military doctrine. His exceptional insight, expertise and advice made a lasting contribution to the security of NATO and the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Baggett culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Rear AdmiralAction Date:
August 1975 – October 1977
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr. (NSN: 0-532631), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Manager, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Project in the Naval Material Command from August 1975 to October 1977. An extremely competent and resourceful leader, Rear Admiral Baggett was responsible for and personally directed program actions which provide significant improvements to the United States Navy’s anti-submarine warfare forces. Under his astute direction, air, surface, and submarine forces realized sensor and weapon improvements which provide state-of-the-art capabilities to the operating forces charged with countering the formidable submarine threat. Rear Admiral Baggett gave unstintingly of his time and energy in an assignment that demanded the utmost in versatility, perseverance, and resourcefulness. By his dynamic leadership, perceptive judgment, and inspiring devotion to duty, Rear Admiral Baggett reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr. (NSN: 0-532631), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from August 1982 to April 1985. 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.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr. (NSN: 0-532631), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet from May 1979 through July 1982. Through dynamic and innovative management, brilliant leadership, and intense attention to every aspect of his duties, Vice Admiral Baggett instituted important improvements in organization, procedures, and policy which significantly enhanced the total combat readiness of the Naval Surface Force Pacific. By virtue of his bold and aggressive actions, he achieved major gains in bettering ship material reliability, increasing operational availability of forces, improving efficiency and effectiveness of force repair and intermediate maintenance assets, upgrading combat systems and propulsion plant training, and enhancing the morale, professionalism, and well-being of assigned personnel. Demonstrating great versatility, competence, and an indefatigable spirit, Vice Admiral Baggett served as Senior Officer Present San Diego and carried out many sensitive and important duties hosting high level foreign dignitaries including the San Diego portion of the State visit of the Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China as well as senior U.S. officials and Congressmen. Vice Admiral Baggett’s great professional accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and untiring devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.