Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Criteria The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. ... The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. The performance must merit recognition by individuals in a key position which was performed in a clearly exceptional manner. MoreHide
Comments 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 Vic... 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 Vice Admiral Herbert Fairfax Leary (NSN: 0-5051), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Eastern Sea Frontier, from November 1943 to September 1945. Loyal, persevering and zealous in the performance of duty, Vice Admiral Leary skillfully effected close coordination of the manifold activities of his command and, by his astute judgment, marked administrative ability and unlimited energy, obtained a singularly high degree of success in its operation. His achievement was a distinctive service to the Navy and a significant contribution to the successful prosecution of the war.
General Orders: Chief of Naval Operations: Serial 84PO3 (October 18, 1945)
Action Date: November 1943 - September 1945
Service: Navy
Rank: Vice Admiral MoreHide
Criteria The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in... The China Service Medal was awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel who: Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China between July 7, 1937, and September 7, 1939; or who Served ashore in China or were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of operations in China between September 2, 1945 and April 1, 1957. Military services performed in the Asiatic-Pacific area between September 2, 1945 and March 2, 1946 could be credited for eligibility for the China Service Medal unless the individual was eligible for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal based on service performed prior to September 2, 1945. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Criteria
The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War.
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Description The American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe aThe American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe and Asia. Thus, any threat by the Axis Powers to invade the mainland United States or other areas was considered negligible, allowing for American resources to be deployed in overseas theaters.
This article includes attacks on continental territory, extending 200 miles (320 km) into the ocean, which is today under the sovereignty of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several other smaller states, but excludes military action involving the Danish territory of Greenland, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Aleutian Islands. The most well known battles in North America during World War II were the Attack on Pearl Harbor (the first attack on US soil since the Battle of Ambos Nogales), the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the Battle of the St. Lawrence, and the attacks on Newfoundland.... More
Memories Service record, Herbert Fairfax Leary
1940-11-1 Rear admiral Director, Training Division, Bureau of NaService record, Herbert Fairfax Leary
1940-11-1 Rear admiral Director, Training Division, Bureau of Navigation
Criteria The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation). It may also be awarded to a unit that distinguishes itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of military operations), which renders that unit outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Criteria The Silver Star may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, is cited for gallantry in action, against an enemy of the United States whil... The Silver Star may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, is cited for gallantry in action, against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or, while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for the award of a Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction. MoreHide
Comments Herbert Leary was awarded the Silver Star for service as Commander, Allied Naval Forces, Southwest Pacific Area, during Operations form March 1942 to September 1942.
Citation:
Silver Star
Awarded for ac... Herbert Leary was awarded the Silver Star for service as Commander, Allied Naval Forces, Southwest Pacific Area, during Operations form March 1942 to September 1942.
Citation:
Silver Star
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Vice Admiral Herbert Fairfax Leary (NSN: 0-5051), United States Navy, for service as Commander, Allied Naval Forces, Southwest Pacific Area, during Operations from March to September 1942.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces, Southwest Pacific Area, General
Orders No. 32 (September 9, 1942)
Action Date: March - September 9142
Service: Navy
Rank: Vice Admiral
Company: Commander
Division: Allied Naval Forces, Pacific Area MoreHide
Criteria The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. ... The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. The performance must merit recognition by individuals in a key position which was performed in a clearly exceptional manner. MoreHide
Comments 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 Vice Admiral [then Rear Admiral] Herbert Fai... 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 Vice Admiral [then Rear Admiral] Herbert Fairfax Leary (NSN: 0-5051), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. Vice Admiral Leary has rendered outstanding service in the Pacific since the outbreak of the current war. From April to September 1942, he served as Commander Task Forces, Southwest Pacific. Thereafter, he was Commander Task Force ONE and Combatpac until 22 April 1943. During the latter period he organized the first Task Force in the Pacific containing auxiliary carriers, contributed materially to the fitting out of the old battleships and the establishment of the base at Nandi, Fiji. Through his courageous leadership and organizational skill he made a distinctive contribution to the successful operations of the forces under his command.
General Orders: Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01825 (August 3, 1943)
Action Date: April 1942 - April 1943
Service: Navy
Rank: Vice Admiral MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Description The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought during 4–8 May 1942, was a major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United StaThe Battle of the Coral Sea, fought during 4–8 May 1942, was a major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United States and Australia. The battle was the first action in which aircraft carriers engaged each other, as well as the first in which neither side's ships sighted or fired directly upon the other.
In an attempt to strengthen their defensive positioning for their empire in the South Pacific, Japanese forces decided to invade and occupy Port Moresby in New Guinea and Tulagi in the southeastern Solomon Islands. The plan to accomplish this, called Operation MO, involved several major units of Japan's Combined Fleet, including two fleet carriers and a light carrier to provide air cover for the invasion fleets, under the overall command of Japanese Admiral Shigeyoshi Inoue. The US learned of the Japanese plan through signals intelligence and sent two United States Navy carrier task forces and a joint Australian-American cruiser force, under the overall command of American Admiral Frank J. Fletcher, to oppose the Japanese offensive.
On 3–4 May, Japanese forces successfully invaded and occupied Tulagi, although several of their supporting warships were surprised and sunk or damaged by aircraft from the US fleet carrier Yorktown. Now aware of the presence of US carriers in the area, the Japanese fleet carriers entered the Coral Sea with the intention of finding and destroying the Allied naval forces.
Beginning on 7 May, the carrier forces from the two sides exchanged airstrikes over two consecutive days. The first day, the US sank the Japanese light carrier Shoho, while the Japanese sank a US destroyer and heavily damaged a fleet oiler (which was later scuttled). The next day, the Japanese fleet carrier Shokaku was heavily damaged, the US fleet carrier Lexington was critically damaged (and was scuttled as a result), and the Yorktown was damaged. With both sides having suffered heavy losses in aircraft and carriers damaged or sunk, the two fleets disengaged and retired from the battle area. Because of the loss of carrier air cover, Inoue recalled the Port Moresby invasion fleet, intending to try again later.
Although a tactical victory for the Japanese in terms of ships sunk, the battle would prove to be a strategic victory for the Allies for several reasons. The battle marked the first time since the start of the war that a major Japanese advance had been checked by the Allies. More importantly, the Japanese fleet carriers Sokaku and Zuikaku – one damaged and the other with a depleted aircraft complement – were unable to participate in the Battle of Midway, which took place the following month, ensuring a rough parity in aircraft between the two adversaries and contributing significantly to the US victory in that battle. The severe losses in carriers at Midway prevented the Japanese from reattempting to invade Port Moresby from the ocean. Two months later, the Allies took advantage of Japan's resulting strategic vulnerability in the South Pacific and launched the Guadalcanal Campaign that, along with the New Guinea Campaign, eventually broke Japanese defenses in the South Pacific and was a significant contributing factor to Japan's ultimate defeat in World War II.... More
Memories
Vice Admiral Herbert F. Leary, Commander Naval Forces at the Battle of Coral Sea.
Chain of Command
When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One.
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After the attack on Pearl Harbor he was promoted to Vice Admiral and was given command of the Saratoga force, then the ANZAC naval forces based in Australia following the torpedoing of the Saratoga. He was hampered in the latter posting by the fact that he was junior to Admiral Brown, whom he was to command. He was relieved by General MacAthur's naval commander Admiral Carpenter. He next was appointed Commander, Southwest Pacific Force on April 20, 1942. On September 11, 1942 he was appointed as Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet, followed by the appointment as Commander 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. In late 1943 he was appointed Commander, Easter Sea Frontier. He was awarded the Navy Cross for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Gunnery Officer on the Staff of the Commander Battleship, Force One. MoreHide
Criteria The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine ... The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine Corps members were eligible based on any length of service. MoreHide
Description When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attac... When World War II started Leary, then a Rear Admiral was Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force. He was ashore at the Halekulani Hotel with several other senior officers at the moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. MoreHide
Chain of Command
During WWI, Leary worked with the British Fleet at Scapa Flow. He was also a liaison officer with the French Fleet and was a member of the Allied Naval Armistice Command during the peace negotiations, 1918/19.
Criteria The Navy Cross may be awarded to any person who, while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself in action by extraordinary heroism not justifying an award of the Medal of Honor.... The Navy Cross may be awarded to any person who, while serving with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself in action by extraordinary heroism not justifying an award of the Medal of Honor. MoreHide
Comments Leary, Herbert F.
Commander, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Aylwin
Date Of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Herbert F. Leary, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service ... Leary, Herbert F.
Commander, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Aylwin
Date Of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Herbert F. Leary, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Aylwin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity. MoreHide
Criteria The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. It was awarded for active service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; for service with the American... The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. It was awarded for active service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia between November 12, 1918, and August 5, 1919; or for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia between November 23, 1918, and April 1, 1920. MoreHide
Description Leary, Herbert F.
Commander, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Aylwin
Date Of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Herbert F. Leary, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service ... Leary, Herbert F.
Commander, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Aylwin
Date Of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Herbert F. Leary, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Aylwin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity. MoreHide
Criteria The Legion of Honour, or in full the National Order of the Legion of Honour (French: Ordre national de la L?gion d'honneur) is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte on 19 May 1802. The Orde... The Legion of Honour, or in full the National Order of the Legion of Honour (French: Ordre national de la L?gion d'honneur) is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte on 19 May 1802. The Order is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five degrees: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand Croix (Grand Cross). MoreHide
Comments
Commander Leary was awarded the decoration of "Chevalier of the Legion of Honor" by the French for action during WWI.
Memories During WWI, Leary worked with the British Fleet at Scapa Flow. He was also a liaison officer with thDuring WWI, Leary worked with the British Fleet at Scapa Flow. He was also a liaison officer with the French Fleet and was a member of the Allied Naval Armistice Command during the peace negotiations, 1918/19. ... More
Chain of Command
Leary, Herbert F. Commander, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Aylwin Date Of Action: World War I Received the Navy Cross. Citation: The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Herbert F. Leary, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Aylwin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.
Description
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Memories Leary, Herbert F. Commander, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Aylwin Date Of Action: World War I
CitLeary, Herbert F. Commander, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Aylwin Date Of Action: World War I
Citation: The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Herbert F. Leary, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Aylwin, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.... More
Chain of Command
Stationed at Portsmouth during the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty of 1905.
Other Memories
The Treaty of Portsmouth formally ended the 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War. It was signed on September 5, 1905[1] after negotiations at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, in the United States.
The Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 was fought between Russia, an international power with one of the largest armies in the world, and Japan, a nation only recently emerged from two-and-a-half centuries of isolation. Research conducted for the 100th anniversary of the Treaty in 2005 explored participants' diaries, local newspapers and government documents to explain the causes of the war, the military conflict on land and sea, President Theodore Roosevelt's back channel diplomacy, and the peace negotiations hosted by the United States Navy and the State of New Hampshire, as the nearby city of Portsmouth acted as host to the diplomats.
Service record, Herbert Fairfax Leary
1940-11-1
Rear admiral
Director, Training Division, Bureau of Navigation
1941-2-1
Commander, Cruisers, Battle Force
1942-2-6
Vice admiral
Commander, ANZAC Naval Command
1942-4-20
Commander, Southwest Pacific Force
1942-9-11
Commander, Battleships, Pacific Fleet
1943-6-1
Commander, 5 Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia
1943-11-1
Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier COMEASTSEAFRON
Retirement: The Navy announced today retirement of Vice Admiral Herbert F. Leary to inactive, 21 December 1945.