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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Captain Mays Livingston Lewis, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as liaison officer with the U.S. FIFTH Army during the invasion of Salerno and advanced landings at Anzio in 1943 and 1944. Captain Lewis tactfully coordinated complex plans involving joint participation by the Allied forces ashore and afloat. He also developed the plan for the advance landings of ground units behind hostile lines.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    July 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 332 (November 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Mays Livingston Lewis, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of an amphibious task force prior to and during the invasion of Sicily in July 1943. Captain Lewis displayed ability and sound judgment in organizing the training programs preparatory to the assault. During the invasion his leadership and energy contributed in large measure to the success of the landings.