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The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Junior Grade Leroy A. Shreiner (NSN: 0-243178), United States Naval Reserve, for heroic conduct at Apamama, on 2 January 1944. Observing a PB4Y-1 plane parked in close proximity to another which was on fire, he started the engines and taxied the aircraft out of the danger zone, although 50-caliber bullets from the burning plane were flying in every direction. Returning to the burning plane, which contained a 500-pound bomb, he taxied it to a place of safety.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    World War II
    American Battle Monuments Commission

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Junior Grade Leroy A. Shreiner (NSN: 0-243178), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.