Awarded for actions during the World War II
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 Leo B. Schulten, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commander of an assault group during the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. Captain Schulten brought his transports and landing craft to their pre-determined stations and successfully effected their prompt and efficient unloading. He displayed skill and sound judgment in the execution of this difficult and complex operation undertaken in darkness and in an adverse sea.
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 334 (January 1945)
Action Date: June 6, 1944
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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 Leo B. Schulten, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commander of an assault group during the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. Captain Schulten brought his transports and landing craft to their pre-determined stations and successfully effected their prompt and efficient unloading. He displayed skill and sound judgment in the execution of this difficult and complex operation undertaken in darkness and in an adverse sea.
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 334 (January 1945)
Action Date: June 6, 1944
Inscription
Montana BADM US Navy WW II