The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting 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 Chief of Staff, Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet, from February 1941 to September 1942. Through his keen foresight, tireless devotion to duty and comprehensive understanding of submarine warfare, Pacific submarines were in a high state of readiness prior to the war and were able to inflict damage upon the enemy shortly after the commencement of hostilities. His resourcefulness, indomitable spirit and exceptional performance of duty were 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.