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Henry Oster graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1917. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    June 1940 – October 1942

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 317 (August 1943) & 320 (November 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Henry Richard Oster, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1940 to October 1942 as Material Officer on the Staff successively of Commander Aircraft Battle Force, Pacific Fleet; Commander Carriers, Pacific Fleet;; and Commander Aircraft, Pacific Fleet. He achieved highly successful results in the overhaul, repair, and procurement of aircraft and aircraft material, contributing essentially to the operations of the aircraft units of the Pacific Fleet.