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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sylvester L. Stephan (MCSN: 0-5231), United States Marine Corps, 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 in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 19 February through 26 March 1945.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    May 10 – August 10, 1944
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sylvester L. Stephan (MCSN: 0-5231), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 10 May through 10 August 1944.