The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Charles J. Cater, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as aide and flag secretary from 3 February to 1 October 1943. Captain Cater rendered invaluable service in the preparation of orders and policies relative to the organization of the Atlantic Fleet for convoy escort and anti-submarine warfare. He also helped plan the Atlantic Fleet’s participation in the occupation of Morocco and Sicily.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Charles J. Cater, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of a destroyer squadron at Italy from 15 May 1944 to 5 August 1944.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Charles J. Cater, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of a destroyer squadron and a gunfire support unit during the invasion of Southern France in 1944.