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Horace
Myers
1908-03-20

–

1977-10-20

Born:

Boise

, 

Idaho

Home:

Boise

, 

Idaho

Horace Myers graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 327 (June 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander Horace Myers, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while commanding a Destroyer Transport in the Solomon Islands during World War II. Commander Myers landed men and supplies at New Georgia, Guadalcanal and the Russell Islands despite the age of his ship, poorly charted waters and persistent and severe enemy attacks.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander [then Lieutenant Commander]

    Division:

    U.S.S. Schley (DD-103)

    Action Date:

    June 25, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Horace Myers, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SCHLEY (DD-103), during operations against enemy Japanese-held New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands, on 25 June 1943. In the face of heavy enemy fire, Commander Myers assisted in transporting troops and supplies in advance of the main attack against the island in order to secure a beachhead in this vital area. With extreme courage and outstanding seamanship, he carried out this dangerous mission at a time and a place which permitted no naval support, bringing his ship through the enemy-infested waters without loss or damage. His superb leadership and unswerving devotion to duty were an inspiration to his command and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.