pic from 1918 U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland (from fold3 website)

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Photo:
Admiral Styer on Deck
November 21, 1946

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Charles Styer Sr. graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1918. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

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AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Legion of Merit
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Charles Wilkes Styer, Sr. (NSN: 0-17055), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet, from February 1941 to September 1942. Through his keen foresight, tireless devotion to duty and comprehensive understanding of submarine warfare, Pacific submarines were in a high state of readiness prior to the war and were able to inflict damage upon the enemy shortly after the commencement of hostilities. His resourcefulness, indomitable spirit and exceptional performance of duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander Submarine Forces Pacific Fleet: Serial 3757 (October 24, 1945)
Action Date: February 1941 - September 1942
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain

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Legion of Merit
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 Charles Wilkes Styer, Sr. (NSN: 0-17055), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarine Squadron TEN from September 1942 to August 1943. By his outstanding administrative ability and thorough knowledge of submarine warfare, he made many material contributions to render our submarines capable of taking and maintaining the offensive deep into enemy controlled waters. Later as Commander Submarine Squadron TEN, the submarines under his command sank 141 enemy ships totaling 938,845 tons and damaged 81 enemy ships totaling 666,630 tons. Much of the credit for the many successful patrols of these submarines was due to his efficient administration and inspiring leadership. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01101 (March 24, 1944)
Action Date: September 1942 - August 1943
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain

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Legion of Merit
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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 Charles Wilkes Styer, Sr. (NSN: 0-17055), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, from November 1944 to January 1946. By his capable and energetic leadership and his wide knowledge of submarine operations, Rear Admiral Styer formulated training techniques and procedures which directly contributed to the combat success of submarines of the United States Fleet in all theaters of operation. He tirelessly administered the Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, in a highly efficient manner and was largely responsible for the introduction and development of new weapons and defense which proved invaluable in combat operations. Rear Admiral Styer's extraordinary ability, complete devotion to duty and exceptionally meritorious service contributed immeasurably to the successful prosecution of the war and his achievements reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander in Chief Atlantic: Serial 55 (January 5, 1946)
Action Date: November 1944 - January 1946
Service: Navy
Rank: Rear Admiral

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Commands:
Duty at Naval Observatory 1 Jan 1939 - 1 Oct 1939
Judge Advocate Squalus Board of Inquiry Jun 1939 - Sep 1939
Commander Submarine Division Sixteen 1 Jul 1940 - 1 Nov 1940
Chief of Staff & War Plans Officer COMSUBPAC Mar 1941 - Aug 1942
Commander Submarine Squadron Ten 4 Aug 1942 - 22 Dec 1943
Operations Officer Task Force Forty Two Jun 1942 - 15 Dec 1943
Submarine Representative Commander South Pacific Force 26 Oct 1942 - 13 Nov 1942
Acting COMSUBPAC 14 May 1943
Commander Submarine Force Pacific Fleet Subordinate Command 20 Sep 1943 - 12 Nov 1943
Commander Submarine Base New London 12 Jul 1944 - 18 Oct 1944
Commander Submarines Atlantic Fleet 23 Nov 1944 - 31 Jan 1946
Assistant Chief of Naval Opwerations/Director of Undersea Warfare Feb 1946 - Sep 1946
Commander 1 Jul 1937

Ranks:

Captain (T) 1 Jan 1942
Captain 30 Jun 1942
Rear Admiral (T) 13 Apr 1943

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