(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Edward A. Solomons, 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 Chief of Staff, Commander Amphibious Group EIGHT, from 23 March 1945 to 7 July 1945.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Edward A. Solomons, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II.