(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William J. Scheyer (MCSN: 0-3858), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 1 July through 10 August 1943.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William J. Scheyer (MCSN: 0-3858), United States Marine Corps, 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 in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 21 July through 10 August 1944.