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Charles Styer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1941. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    United States Navy Submarine (SS)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 321 (December 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant Charles Wilkes Styer, Jr. (NSN: 0-100421), United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy controlled waters during World War II. As Assistant Torpedo Data Computer Operator and Assistant Approach Officer of a submarine on three war patrols, Lieutenant Styer displayed remarkable skill in analyzing fire-control problems, thus materially assisting in the damage of enemy vessels in eleven successful attacks.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Tilefish (SS-307)

    Action Date:

    November 15, 1944 – January 2, 1945

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 023649 (March 30, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Charles Wilkes Styer, Jr. (NSN: 0-100421), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. TILEFISH (SS-307), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 15 November 1944 to 2 January 1945. His excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of approach problems assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in conducting attacks which resulted in sinking approximately 9,000 tons of enemy shipping. His calm manner and devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Tilefish (SS-307)

    Action Date:

    September 10 – October 24, 1944

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 02643 (March 30, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Charles Wilkes Styer, Jr. (NSN: 0-100421), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. TILEFISH (SS-307), during the THIRD War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 10 September to 24 October 1944. His excellent judgment and knowledge of attack problems assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in operations which resulted in sinking enemy ships totaling more than 8,000 tons, and damaging over 4,000 tons of shipping. His calm manner and devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.