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George
Carroll
Dyer

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George Dyer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1919. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    June 20, 1951 – May 30, 1952
    All Hands (October 1955)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral George Carroll Dyer, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander United Nations Blockading and Escort Force in Korea from 20 June 1951 to 30 May 1952. During this period, Rear Admiral Dyer successfully welded the naval forces of ten countries, including those of the newly created Republic of Korea which were organized and trained under his direction into an effective fighting unit. The forces under his command blockaded enemy-held territory, provided fire support for ground forces, interdicted enemy communications, defended islands held by friendly forces, destroyed port and supply facilities and countered the extensive mining activities of the enemy.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    July 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 323 (February 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain George Carroll Dyer, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. As Chief of Staff to the Commander of an amphibious task force preparatory to the invasion of Sicily, July 1943, he organized a force of 250 ships and 20,000 officers and men so that landings were made with a minimum of casualties.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    September 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 327 (June 1944)

    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 George Carroll Dyer, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff to Commander Landing Craft and Bases, Northwest African Waters, during the assault on Italy in September 1943. Captain Dyer rendered valuable assistance in the preparation of more than 300 ships for the amphibious assault. He was largely responsible for the successful assault of a major task force.