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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 Leo B. Schulten, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commander of an assault group during the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. Captain Schulten brought his transports and landing craft to their pre-determined stations and successfully effected their prompt and efficient unloading. He displayed skill and sound judgment in the execution of this difficult and complex operation undertaken in darkness and in an adverse sea.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 336 (March 1945)

    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 Captain Leo B. Schulten, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commander of a beach assault group during the invasion of Southern France in 1944. Captain Schulten skillfully brought his units through prescribed routes to the assault area. By brilliant seamanship and advance planning, he expeditiously landed troops, equipment and supplies despite enemy resistance.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 326 (May 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Leo B. Schulten, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. Valiantly fighting his ship through severe enemy bombings during the attack on Sicily in 1943, Captain Schulten successfully landed men, vehicles and material and brought his ship through unscathed. By expert seamanship and tactical skill he contributed materially to our success.