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 Charles Wilkes Styer, Sr. (NSN: 0-17055), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarine Squadron TEN from September 1942 to August 1943. By his outstanding administrative ability and thorough knowledge of submarine warfare, he made many material contributions to render our submarines capable of taking and maintaining the offensive deep into enemy controlled waters. Later as Commander Submarine Squadron TEN, the submarines under his command sank 141 enemy ships totaling 938,845 tons and damaged 81 enemy ships totaling 666,630 tons. Much of the credit for the many successful patrols of these submarines was due to his efficient administration and inspiring leadership. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral [then Captain] Charles Wilkes Styer, Sr. (NSN: 0-17055), United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, from January 1944 to December 1944.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes Styer, Sr. (NSN: 0-17055), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, from November 1944 to January 1946. By his capable and energetic leadership and his wide knowledge of submarine operations, Rear Admiral Styer formulated training techniques and procedures which directly contributed to the combat success of submarines of the United States Fleet in all theaters of operation. He tirelessly administered the Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, in a highly efficient manner and was largely responsible for the introduction and development of new weapons and defense which proved invaluable in combat operations. Rear Admiral Styer’s extraordinary ability, complete devotion to duty and exceptionally meritorious service contributed immeasurably to the successful prosecution of the war and his achievements reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.