The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Edward Carson Waller, III (NSN: 0-521945/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland from August 1981 through August 1983. Through dynamic leadership and uncompromising integrity, Vice Admiral Waller led the United States Naval Academy to the heights of academic excellence, while giving every midshipman and officer assigned a new meaning of the ideals of accountability and integrity. Without question, his commitment to excellence and extraordinary insight provided the catalyst for producing young officers prepared in every sense for their demanding roles as leaders in the naval service. By his resolute determination, unrelenting perseverance and complete devotion to duty, Vice Admiral Waller reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Vice AdmiralAction Date:
October 1979 – August 1981
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Vice Admiral Edward Carson Waller, III (NSN: 0-521945/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander THIRD Fleet from October 1979 to August 1981. During this critically important period, the U.S. Navy in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean was tasked to meet unprecedented challenges of readiness and presence to ensure world recognition of United States resolve and determination in maintaining peace. Vice Admiral Waller was responsible for training and preparing for deployment to SEVENTH Fleet over 500 ships, 50 submarines, and over 1,500 aircraft during his twenty-two month tour. His tireless dedication ensured that forces assigned to Commander SEVENTH Fleet were in the highest state of tactical and combat readiness, thus maintaining a front line deterrent force. Vice Admiral Waller’s tactical imitative and innovation in readying forces under his command was his trademark during his THIRD Fleet tour. He directed the examination and reconfiguration of the size and composition of the carrier battle groups to take advantage of platform and weapons systems; improved tactical proficiency of the battle groups’ staff and commander; and improved fleet tactics in all warfare areas. Vice Admiral Waller’s distinguished service, unerring professionalism, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
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 Rear Admiral Edward Carson Waller, III (NSN: 0-521945/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Fleet Air Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander Fleet Air, from August 1971 to November 1972. Charged with both operational and type command functions, Rear Admiral Waller initiated and implemented plans and procedures that resulted in Pacific Fleet Patrol Aircraft at an extremely high level of anti-submarine proficiency and readiness. With no loss in efficiency or continuity, two Fleet Air Wings were established at permanent deployment sites, and remaining Fleet Air Wings were reorganized. Despite severe personnel shortages and fiscal austerity, Rear Admiral Waller also was instrumental in implementing major breakthroughs in airborne electronic measures and warfare operations and training. His distinguished achievements reflect great credit upon himself, the Pacific Command, and the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
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United States NavyRank:
CommanderBatallion:
Patrol Squadron 44 (VP-44)Action Date:
June 29, 1966 – April 7, 1967
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander Edward Carson Waller, III (NSN: 0-521945/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron FORTY-FOUR (VP-44), from 29 June 1966 to 7 April 1967. A uniquely skillful, technical and operational leader, he has been directly responsible for perfecting and successfully demonstrating to the Fleet the significantly advanced air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) tactics.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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United States NavyRank:
Vice AdmiralAction Date:
July 1976 – September 1979
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Edward Carson Waller, III (NSN: 0-521945/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) Programs, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations from July 1976 to September 1979. Displaying an extraordinary combination of superb leadership, diligence, professional expertise, and aggressive determination, Vice Admiral Waller directed the improvement of the United States Navy’s ASW capability in air, surface, subsurface, and surveillance programs. Through astute management of Research and Development analysis and Evaluation, formulating intelligent production decision, vigorously pursuing effective fleet introduction of improved ASW systems, and linking the entire effort to an improved understanding of the undersea environment, Vice Admiral Waller achieved increased fleet effectiveness against a heightened submarine challenge. By his distinctive achievements, unique resourcefulness, tenacity, and unfailing devotion to duty, Vice Admiral Waller reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
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 Edward Carson Waller, III (NSN: 0-521945/1310), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from May 1967 to August 1969 as Project Manager for the P-3 Antisubmarine Warfare Weapon System Project, while assigned to the Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters. Displaying outstanding resourcefulness and managerial ability, Commander Waller skillfully coordinated and directed the development and acquisition of this new, highly-sophisticated antisubmarine-warfare weapons system which, by its development, has demonstrated a ten-fold increase in antisubmarine-warfare search and detection capability over current Fleet anti-submarine-warfare aircraft. Through his command and executive abilities, coupled with his outstanding management of the development of this new weapon system, he clearly made definite and significant contributions to the capabilities of our operating forces. Captain Waller vigorously and persistently sustained the established objectives of the P-3 Project with singleness of purpose. In the execution of his duties, he exhibited, at all times, the highest degree of loyalty and cooperation with Navy and foreign government personnel involved in this advanced weapon system. By his outstanding leadership, sound judgment, and inspiring devotion to duty, Captain Waller upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.