The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Roger Clarence Heimer, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SAMUEL B. CHASE during the amphibious assault on Sicily from 10 to 12 July 1944. Surmounting numerous obstacles Captain Heimer, despite subjection to persistent and accurate raids by hostile planes, enabled his ship to disembark assault troops and unload vehicles and equipment on the assigned beach. Through his outstanding skill, expert supervision of the men under his command, and unwavering attention to the vital and difficult task Captain Heimer contributed materially to the success of our forces in the Sicilian invasion.
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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U.S.S. Samuel B. ChaseAction Date:
1943
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 Roger Clarence Heimer, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SAMUEL B. CHASE during the amphibious assault on Italy in 1943. Under Captain Heimer’s skillful and judicious direction in the thorough training and planning for the combat performance of the SAMUEL CHASE, the operation was conducted expeditiously and with timely effectiveness which enabled the embarked troops and equipment to be landed promptly on the heavily defended beaches. He fought his ship gallantly during repeated enemy bombing attacks and after successfully completing his mission retired from the combat area without serious casualty to his command.