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U.S. Marine Corps
Recipients of The
Navy Cross
1916 – World War I
396 Awards
Compiled & Edited
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Diplomatic Service 1916
1st Haitian Campaign
Dominican Campaign
World War I
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CITATIONS & PHOTOS OF MARINE CORPS RECIPIENTS OF THE NAVY CROSS
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NAVY CROSS AWARDS
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U.S. MARINES
1916 - WORLD WAR I
Compiled & Edited
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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER OF RECIPIENTS
Breckenridge, James C......................... 1
Cole, Eli Kelley ..................................... 1
Pendleton, Joseph Henry...................... 2
Schovan, Arnold A. aka: J. Harold
Arnold ................................................... 2
Adams, James P. ................................. 3
*Alexander, Mearl Charles .................... 3
Alsup, Julian W. .................................... 3
Anderson, Carter Leonard .................... 4
*Aselton, Ernest K. ............................... 4
*Auer, Charles ...................................... 4
*Axton, Andrew Kramer ........................ 4
Baker, Harry I. ...................................... 5
Baker, Joseph M................................... 5
Bald, Edward ........................................ 5
Barcsykowski, Frank John .................... 5
Barker, Frederick A. .............................. 6
Barnhart, Frank A. ................................ 6
*Barr, Chapin C. ................................... 6
*Barron, William Lawrence .................... 6
Barrows, Albert Edward ........................ 7
Baston, Albert P.................................... 7
Bates, Claude M. .................................. 7
Beauchamp, Felix ................................. 7
*Becker, Vernon P. ............................... 8
Beird, Roy H. ........................................ 8
*Belfry, Earl .......................................... 8
Bell, Joe ............................................... 8
Bernier, Oliver D. .................................. 9
Bernstein, David ................................... 9
Berry, Benjamin S. ................................ 9
Bevan, William F................................... 9
Blake, Robert ...................................... 10
*Blanchfield, John ............................... 10
Bleasdale, Victor F.............................. 10
Bogan, Henry S. ................................. 10
Bonday, Robert................................... 11
Boone, Raymond W............................ 11
Bos, Lambert ...................................... 11
Bower, George ................................... 11
Bowman, Alexander H. ....................... 12
Brainard, Edwin H. .............................. 12
Brandon, Clyde ................................... 12
Brautigam, George F. ......................... 12
Brewer, Everett R. .............................. 13
Bridgford, John V. ............................... 13
Broberg, Carl J. .................................. 13
Brooks, Charles W. ............................. 13
Brooks, Elbert E.................................. 14
*Brown, Dilmus ................................... 14
*Broxup, John ..................................... 14
Brummett, James R. ........................... 14
*Budde, George William...................... 15
*Buford, David L. ................................ 15
*Burnes, John F. ................................. 15
Butterfield, Olin J. ............................... 15
Campbell, William E............................ 16
Carbary, James .................................. 16
Carhart, Joseph B. .............................. 16
Carter, James W................................. 16
Carter, Joe.......................................... 17
Casey, John ....................................... 17
Cates, Clifton Bledsoe ........................ 17
*Chandler, Henry E. ............................ 17
Chase, Roy Wesley ............................ 18
Chatman, Grover M. ........................... 18
Childs, Howard James ........................ 18
Christensen, Leroy C. ......................... 18
Clark, Chalmers .................................. 19
Clark, Guy H. ...................................... 19
Clark, James Lawrence ...................... 19
Clarkston, Samuel .............................. 19
Cogswell, Julius C. ............................. 20
*Cole, Edward B. ................................. 20
Cole, James E..................................... 20
*Colvin, David P. ................................. 20
*Cone, Ben ......................................... 21
*Cook, Howard C. ............................... 21
Cook, Walter ....................................... 21
Cooper, Oscar M. ................................ 21
Corbett, Murl ....................................... 22
Cornell, Percy Duryea ......................... 22
Cornell, Percy Duryea ......................... 22
*Cornell, Walter R. .............................. 22
Courtney, James ................................. 23
Coverdell, Vern A. ............................... 23
Crabbe, Thomas P. ............................. 23
Crepeau, Louis J. ................................ 23
Croll, George H. .................................. 24
*Cronin, Raymond P. .......................... 24
*Crossen, Vernon J. ............................ 24
*Crowther, Orlando C. ......................... 24
Culnan, John H. .................................. 25
Cunningham, Alfred Austell ................. 25
Daly, Daniel Joseph ............................ 25
Dargis, Joseph A. ................................ 25
Day, Carl S.......................................... 26
DeCarre, Alphonse.............................. 26
Denig, Robert L. .................................. 26
*Dennis, Clarence A. ........................... 26
*DePue, David T. ................................ 27
Devlin, Bert William ............................. 27
Dietrich, Carl ....................................... 27
Dillion, John E. .................................... 27
*Dock, Francis Joseph ........................ 28
Donaghue, Robert H. .......................... 28
Doody, John ........................................ 28
Dougherty, Neil F. ............................... 28
Dunbeck, Charley................................ 29
*Duncan, Donald F. ............................. 29
Dunlap, Robert H. ............................... 29
*Dunlavy, Herbert D. ........................... 29
Eddy, William A. .................................. 30
Ellis, Earl Hancock .............................. 30
Engel, William Frederick...................... 30
Evans, Frank E. .................................. 30
Faga, William H. .................................. 31
*Farrant, Oliver C. ............................... 31
Fay, John H......................................... 31
Feigle, William M. ................................ 31
Ferguson, William J............................. 32
*Fischer, Robert McCaughin ............... 32
Fleitz, Morris Frederick ........................ 32
Fletcher, Harry Benton ........................ 32
Flocken, John Beck ............................. 33
*Flynn, Francis J. ................................ 33
Fowler, Edward C................................ 33
Fox, Daniel R. ..................................... 33
Fox, Wade Hobert ............................... 34
Frank, George Percy ........................... 34
*Frazier, Walter D................................ 34
Frye, John G. ...................................... 34
*Fuller, Edward C. ............................... 35
Funk, Peter ......................................... 35
Furr, Walter E...................................... 35
Fury, William H. ................................... 35
Galliford, Walter Thomas Hyssop ........ 36
Geer, Prentice S.................................. 36
Geiger, Frank F. .................................. 36
Geiger, Roy Stanley ............................ 36
*Gibbons, James J. ............................. 37
Gibson, Charles S. .............................. 37
Gibson, Raymond ............................... 37
Gilbert, Leslie T. .................................. 37
Glendinning, Henry P. ......................... 38
Glucksman, Samuel ............................ 38
Godbey, Arnold Dee ........................... 38
*Grant, John ....................................... 38
*Griffin, William L. ............................... 39
Groff, John.......................................... 39
Gullion, Otto ....................................... 39
Gustafson, John A. ............................. 39
Haefliger, Fred .................................... 40
*Hamilton, George Wallace................. 40
Haney, John S. ................................... 40
*Hansen, William ................................ 40
Hanson, R. W. .................................... 41
Hardiman, Michael J. .......................... 41
Hart, Jack S. ....................................... 41
Haws, Edward H. ................................ 41
Heckman, Jacob Harrison................... 42
*Hewitt, Charles Wilmer, Jr. ................ 42
*Higginson, William Paul ..................... 42
Hill, Fred William................................. 42
Hiller, Walter S.................................... 43
Hirst, Samuel Carroll........................... 43
Hoffman, Leonard Lawrence ............... 43
Holcomb, Thomas .............................. 43
Hope, Edward Buist ............................ 44
*Hopta, Joseph Leo ............................ 44
*Houchins, Lyle C. .............................. 44
*Huffstater, Leon David....................... 44
Hufstedler, Erie C. .............................. 45
Hughes, George Dewey ..................... 45
Hughes, John Arthur ........................... 45
*Hulbert, Henry Lewis ......................... 45
Humphreys, Albert E., Jr. .................... 46
Hunt, Leroy P. .................................... 46
*Hunter, Daniel Amos ......................... 46
Hurley, Paul Thomas .......................... 46
*Husted, Chester Seth ........................ 47
Ingalls, John J. ................................... 47
Inman, Leon W. .................................. 47
Israel, Frederick .................................. 47
Jackson, Gilder D. .............................. 48
Johnson, Gillis Augustus .................... 48
*Johnston, Scott Martin....................... 48
Jones, Harold A. ................................. 48
Jordan, Jack ....................................... 48
Jordan, Richard Oakes ....................... 49
Justesen, William A. ........................... 49
Kane, Tony W. .................................... 49
Kaulsky, Frank .................................... 49
Keller, Theodore ................................. 50
Kelly, Francis J. .................................. 50
Keyser, Ralph Stover .......................... 50
*Kidder, Hugh P. ................................. 51
Kness, Karl F. ..................................... 51
Korman, Frank A. ............................... 51
Kreuzman, William Alpheus ................ 51
Kukoski, John ..................................... 52
Lane, Herschel V. ............................... 52
Larsen, Henry L. ................................. 52
Laughlin, George McC. ....................... 52
Lay, Harry R. ...................................... 53
Lee, Will H. ......................................... 53
Legendre, James Hennen................... 53
*Leitner, Aloysius ................................ 53
Lienhard, Jacob .................................. 54
Lindgren, Everette E. .......................... 54
*Lindsey, Clinton S. ............................ 54
*Locke, Karl W. ................................... 54
Long, Charles Grant ........................... 55
Loomis, Casey V. ............................... 55
Lotspiech, Orr V.................................. 55
Lowe, William O.................................. 55
*Lukins, Fred T. .................................. 56
Luloff, Zalme....................................... 56
Lyng, Arthur E. ................................... 56
Lyster, Wayne G. ................................ 56
Mackin, Elton Edward ......................... 57
*Madsen, Edmund Terner ................... 57
*Markley, George................................ 57
Marlowe, Fred Marion ......................... 57
Marshall, Ralph William ...................... 58
Mathias, Jean ..................................... 58
Matthews, Hugh L. .............................. 58
McCoy, Charles Tice .......................... 58
*McCoy, James C. .............................. 59
McCullough, Thomas L. ...................... 59
McGraw, John K. ................................ 59
*McHenry, John, Jr. ............................ 59
McIlvain, William M. ............................ 60
McIntyre, William M. ........................... 60
McKinney, Darel Jesse ....................... 60
McLeod, Herman L. ............................ 60
McNulty, John ..................................... 61
Melcher, Edward J. ............................. 61
Messinger, Elias J............................... 61
Meyer, Albert ...................................... 61
*Miles, Thomas H., Jr. ........................ 62
Miller, Hugh S. .................................... 62
Miller, Thomas A. O. ........................... 62
Mills, Bruce H. .................................... 62
*Mincey, George A.............................. 63
Minnis, John A. ................................... 63
Montag, Bernard William..................... 63
Montague, Robert L. ........................... 63
Moore, William B. ............................... 64
Moran, Patrick J.................................. 64
Moreland, Oscar E. ............................. 64
Morse, Edmond H. .............................. 64
Moseley, Gaines ................................. 65
Multer, Walton L. ................................ 65
Murray, Charles I. ............................... 65
Myers, Demarr E. ............................... 65
Naegle, Hans M. ................................. 66
Nagazyna, John James ...................... 66
Nelson, Robert L................................. 66
Noble, Alfred Houston......................... 66
*Norman, Harvey C............................. 67
Norstrand, Carl Johannes ................... 67
*Nutting, Lester Herbert ...................... 67
*O'Kelley, Grover Cleveland ............... 67
Olds, Arthur ........................................ 68
Olsen, Eynar F.................................... 68
Olsen, Joseph Enoch.......................... 68
*Otto, William Herman ........................ 68
*Overton, John William ....................... 69
*Overton, Macon C. ............................ 69
*Parker, Donald M. ............................. 69
*Parmley, William Brackson ................ 69
Pauley, Willard E. ............................... 70
Peterson, Herman A. .......................... 70
*Philblad, Harry W. ............................. 70
*Pilcher, Luther W. .............................. 70
Pitts, Robert C. ................................... 71
*Platt, Chester Erastus ....................... 71
Platt, Jonas Henry .............................. 71
*Porter, Ernest Washington ................. 71
Pretty, James Lewis ............................ 72
Puryear, Bennet, Jr. ............................ 72
Quick, John Henry............................... 72
Radford, Cyrus S................................. 72
Randles, Harold J................................ 73
Rea, Leonard E. .................................. 73
Ream, Bertram Lee ............................. 73
*Reath, Thomas R............................... 73
Reeves, Roy W. .................................. 74
*Regan, Gerald V. ............................... 74
Richmond, Charles H. ......................... 74
Richmond, Clarence L. ........................ 74
*Rindeau, Arthur J. .............................. 75
Roben, Douglas B. .............................. 75
Roberts, Charles DeWayne ................. 75
*Roberts, James H. ............................. 75
Robertson, James Ferguson ............... 76
Robillard, Fred S. ................................ 76
*Robinson, Caldwell Colt ..................... 76
Rockey, Keller Emrick ......................... 76
*Rockwell, Mearl Colin ........................ 77
*Rodgers, John Wiley.......................... 77
Rodgers, Martis Sanders ..................... 77
Rogers, Ford O. .................................. 77
Ryan, John Edward ............................. 78
Schiani, Alfred ..................................... 78
*Schneider, John G., Jr. ...................... 78
Schreech, George Walter .................... 78
*Schwab, Vincent M. ........................... 79
Scott, Milton R..................................... 79
Seigrist, Hobart A. ............................... 79
Seitz, Lester Earl ................................. 79
Sellers, James McB ............................ 80
Sexton, Fred Leo................................. 80
Sheaff, Donald Ramsay ...................... 80
Shearer, Maurice E. ............................ 80
Shepherd, Lemuel C. .......................... 81
Shepherd, Royal Hamilton Clater ........ 81
*Sherman, Stephen George ................ 81
Showers, William Lester ...................... 81
Sibley, Berton W. ................................ 82
Sieg, Robert E..................................... 82
Silverthorn, Merwin Hancock ............... 82
Simmons, Samuel Slokom .................. 82
*Simon, Frank J. ................................. 83
*Simpson, Roy Hobson ....................... 83
Sinclair, Wilbert W. .............................. 83
Skaggs, William H. .............................. 83
Slover, Robert ..................................... 84
Slover, Robert ..................................... 84
*Slyke, Alfred George .......................... 84
Smith, Dwight F. .................................. 84
*Smith, John F. ................................... 85
*Somers, Vernon L. ............................. 85
Spaulding, David L. ............................. 85
Spencer, Ernest .................................. 85
Stair, Willett A. .................................... 86
*Stensson, Carl H................................ 86
*Strain, Benjamin T. ............................ 86
Sweet, Walter ..................................... 86
*Synnott, Joseph A. ............................ 87
Syverson, Grannis I. ........................... 87
Taubert, Albert Adolph ........................ 87
Taugher, Claude Buckley ................... 87
*Taylor, Caleb W. ............................... 88
*Tharau, Herman ................................ 88
Thayer, Sidney, Jr. ............................. 88
Thomason, John W., Jr. ...................... 88
Thompson, John William .................... 89
*Thrasher, Dana Bristol ...................... 89
Tilghman, Allen Benjamin ................... 89
Timmerman, Louis F., Jr. .................... 89
*Todd, Harold ..................................... 90
Troup, Clarence David ........................ 90
Turrill, Julius Spear ............................. 90
Ulrich, William ..................................... 90
Van Amburgh, Hugh Clifford ............... 91
*Van Duesen, Robert R. ..................... 91
Vial, Frank A. ...................................... 91
Viera, Joe Nichols ............................... 91
Vierbuchen, William J. ........................ 92
Vollmer, Frank D................................. 92
Voorhees, George C. .......................... 92
*Wallace, William Noble ...................... 92
Waller, Littleton W. T., Jr..................... 93
Walter, Stephen M. ............................. 93
*Ware, Arthur F................................... 93
*Wass, Lester S. ................................. 93
*Wear, Eugene W. .............................. 94
Weaver, John H. ................................. 94
*Werner, Bernard................................ 94
Wershiner, Harry B. ............................ 94
*West, Henry ...................................... 95
West, John Albert ............................... 95
Westergren, Harry Orman................... 95
Wheeler, Frederick Collins .................. 95
Whitehead, Frank ............................... 96
*Whiteside, John R. ............................ 96
Whiting, Donald N............................... 96
Widdifield, Cecil J. .............................. 96
Wilcox, Ralph M.................................. 97
Williams, Ernest Calvin ....................... 97
Williams, Robert E. ............................. 97
Willmot, William H. .............................. 97
Wills, Davis B. .................................... 98
Wilmer, Pere....................................... 98
Wilson, Clagett ................................... 98
Wincenciak, William ............................ 98
Winchenbaugh, Wolcott ...................... 99
Wollert, Edward J. .............................. 99
Womack, John H. ............................... 99
Wood, Dolph....................................... 99
Worrell, John M. ............................... 100
Wright, Arthur H. ............................... 100
*Yarborough, George Hampton, Jr. .. 100
*Zane, Randolph Talcott ................... 100
Zinner, Fred Joseph ......................... 101
NAVY CROSS AWARDS
TO
U.S. MARINES FOR DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES C.
Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Attaché to the American Legations (Sweden)
Date of Action: April 1916 - August 1917
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James C. Breckenridge, Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Naval
Attaché to the American Legations at Christiania and Stockholm, Sweden, and for a time
also at Copenhagen. At all of these points the service of information established and
conducted was of great value to the United States and the Allied Powers.
NAVY CROSS AWARDS
TO
U.S. MARINES IN THE 1ST HAITIAN CAMPAIGN
COLE, ELI KELLEY
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Provisional Brigade (Haiti),
Date of Action: August 4, 1915 - 1917
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Eli Kelley Cole, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps, for
exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer
of the First Provisional Brigade of Marines, in Haiti; for his cordial co-operation with and
support of, the Provisional Government of Haiti, and for his friendly and efficient efforts
for the improvement of the educational and social conditions of the Haitian people.
Born: 9/1/1867 at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
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NAVY CROSS AWARDS
TO
U.S. MARINES IN THE DOMINICAN CAMPAIGN
PENDLETON, JOSEPH HENRY
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Provisional Brigade, Marine Expeditionary Force (Dominican Republic)
Date of Action: June 18 - December 31, 1916
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph Henry Pendleton, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine
Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as
Commanding officer of the Second Provisional Brigade of Marines in support of the
Government of Santo Domingo; for the wise and successful administration of important
offices in the Government entrusted to his charge; and in general, for unfailing efforts to
promote good order and material prosperity throughout the Dominican Republic.
Born: 6/2/1860 at Rochester, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Coronado, California
SCHOVAN, ARNOLD A. AKA: J. HAROLD ARNOLD
Drummer, U.S. Marine Corps
31st Company, 4th Provisional Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Force (Dominican Republic)
Date of Action: December 1, 1916
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arnold A. aka: J. Harold Arnold Schovan, Drummer, U.S. Marine Corps, for
exceptionally meritorious service in the Dominican Republic on December 1, 1916. J. Harold Arnold, while serving
under the name of Arnold A. Schovan, drummer of the Thirty-First Company, Fourth Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps,
in action involving actual conflict with the enemy, distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity
at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
 Awarded Under Special Legislation, USMC Authority: 102418 ACE-jfb (7 July 1936)
Born: at Royal Oak, Michigan
Home Town: Royal Oak, Michigan
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NAVY CROSS AWARDS
TO
U.S. MARINES IN WORLD WAR I
ADAMS, JAMES P.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James P. Adams, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont
Ridge, France, October 3, 1918. Lieutenant Adams voluntarily lead four soldiers through a heavy barrage and
attacked and killed a machine-gun crew which was enfilading his company's first line. His willingness, fearlessness,
and great courage made possible the cleaning out of many more machine guns which were holding up the advance
of his company.
Born: at North Augusta, South Carolina
Home Town: North Augusta, South Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*ALEXANDER, MEARL CHARLES
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Mearl Charles Alexander, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Alexander gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ALSUP, JULIAN W.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Julian W. Alsup, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. When the advance of their Company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun
nest, Private Alsup, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles,
killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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NAVY CROSS AWARDS TO U.S. MARINES IN WORLD WAR I
ANDERSON, CARTER LEONARD
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Carter Leonard Anderson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 3, 1918. After his platoon had been halted by enemy machine-gun fire, Private Anderson exposed
himself to heavy enemy fire to attack the enemy position. In spite of the enemy fire, he advanced and with his
automatic rifle, delivered an effective fire on the enemy. He was later severely wounded while defending his
position against an enemy counter-attack.
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*ASELTON, ERNEST K.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ernest K. Aselton, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 8, 1918. Private Aselton volunteered and, under extremely heavy shell and machine-gun fire, established
liaison for his company, bringing reinforcements to the line at a critical time, and thereby assisting materially in
repelling a hostile counter-attack. He was killed later during this attack.
Born: at Portland, Michigan
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*AUER, CHARLES
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles Auer, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6,
1918. Killed in action, Corporal Auer gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an
example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Willamina, Oregon
Home Town: Bandon, Oregon
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*AXTON, ANDREW KRAMER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Andrew Kramer Axton, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois de Belleau, France,
June 6, 1918. Private Axton was conspicuous for his bravery and coolness in advancing with an automatic rifle on a
strongly defended machine-gun position. He was killed in the performance of his duty.
Born: at Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: West Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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NAVY CROSS AWARDS TO U.S. MARINES IN WORLD WAR I
BAKER, HARRY I.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry I. Baker, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Sergeant Baker disregarded his own safety by going out under a heavy shell and machine-gun fire
to carry a wounded comrade to a place of safety.
Born: at Mobile, Alabama
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BAKER, JOSEPH M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph M. Baker, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Belleau Woods, France,
June 6, 1918. When his platoon was suffering casualties from the fire of a hidden machine-gun, Private Baker
exposed himself to a heavy fire to take up a position on the flank of the enemy gun. He attacked and killed the
gunner by rifle fire and then rushed the gun, killing the crew with his bayonet.
Born: at Logansport, Indiana
Home Town: Logansport, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BALD, EDWARD
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward Bald, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Somme-Py, France,
October 2 - 10, 1918. Corporal Bald maneuvered his machine-gun squad independently of the platoon, going
forward under intense enemy machine-gun and artillery fire and concentration of gas. On one occasion he led his
squad regardless of personal danger, in the rear of the German positions, and laid down a flanking fire against a
portion of the enemy line, facilitating its capture, together with a number of the enemy.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Camden, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BARCSYKOWSKI, FRANK JOHN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank John Barcsykowski, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France,
July 19, 1918. Private Barcsykowski displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine-guns with the aid of a
small detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns which were immediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line of the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross with OLC (WWI)
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BARKER, FREDERICK A.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frederick A. Barker, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
conspicuous service as Battalion Commander, 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines, and for distinguished and
exceptional gallantry at Sommerance, France, on November 1, 1918. Major Barker skillfully led his battalion, which
was in a front line position, from the "jumping off" place near Sommerance, to the first objective. He kept his men
close to the barrage, all the way subjected to a heavy fire of high explosives and a machine-gun barrage. He reached
his objective on time and secured a number of prisoners and considerable material.
BARNHART, FRANK A.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank A. Barnhart, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Somme-Py,
France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Barnhart left his trench several times and helped to carry wounded soldiers from
the field through machine-gun and artillery fire.
Born: at Karns City, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Barberton, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*BARR, CHAPIN C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September 26, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Chapin C. Barr, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as
a Pilot in the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN), at the front in France. On
September 26, 1918, while on an air raid over enemy territory, Lieutenant Barr was attacked by a superior number
of enemy scouts. In the fight which ensued he behaved with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, and despite
having been mortally wounded, he drove off the enemy and brought his plane safely back to the aerodrome.
*BARRON, WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Lawrence Barron, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 23, 1918. After making several successful journeys over an area swept by artillery, machine-gun and
rifle fire in his capacity as runner, Private Barron was caught in a heavy barrage and seriously wounded. By a
superhuman effort, he made his way to his objective and after being dragged into safety, insisted on personally
delivering his message. He then fell, exhausted from loss of blood.
Born: at North Tonawanda, New York
Home Town: North Tonawanda, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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BARROWS, ALBERT EDWARD
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Albert Edward Barrows, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France,
July 19, 1918. Private Barrows displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small
detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
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Born: at Lynn, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lynn, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross with OLC (WWI)
BASTON, ALBERT P.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Albert P. Baston, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry, France.
Although shot in both legs while leading his platoon through the woods at Hill 142, near Chateau-Thierry, France,
on June 6, 1918, Lieutenant Baston refused treatment until he had personally assured himself that every man in his
platoon was under cover and in good firing position.
Born: at St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BATES, CLAUDE M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clyde M. Bates, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and heroic
service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern
Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
BEAUCHAMP, FELIX
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Felix Beauchamp, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 4, 1918.
Captain Beauchamp took command after his company commander had been evacuated, and despite severe wounds,
participated in many engagements, continuing until additional wounds forced his withdrawal from the field.
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Sitka, Alaska
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*BECKER, VERNON P.
Trumpeter, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Vernon P. Becker, Trumpeter, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, on September 15,
1918. Trumpeter Becker displayed exceptional devotion to duty and coolness in action in carrying messages under
trying barrages and machine-gun fire. He was wounded severely while doing his duty.
BEIRD, ROY H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy H. Beird, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3,
1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun nest, Private
Beird, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three
members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
Born: at Bluffs, Illinois
Home Town: Bluffs, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*BELFRY, EARL
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Earl Belfry, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of Bouresches, France,
on June 6, 1918. Sergeant Belfry showed exceptional courage, entering the town after being wounded and taking a
leading part in forcing the machine guns of the enemy to evacuate.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BELL, JOE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joe Bell, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with
the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau- Thierry, France, June 23,
1918. After becoming separated from his own platoon, Sergeant Bell attached himself to another platoon of the
company, and learning that all the runners who had attempted to carry important messages had been killed or
wounded, immediately volunteered and made several trips across an open area subjected to a continuous and intense
barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire. Sergeant Bell performed this important mission despite the fact that he
was almost exhausted when he joined the platoon.
Born: at Jackson, Mississippi
Home Town: Jackson, Mississippi
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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BERNIER, OLIVER D.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Oliver D. Bernier, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6,
1918. Exposing himself to very heavy concentrated machine-gun and rifle fire, Lieutenant Bernier rushed ahead and
broke down a strong wire fence, thereby preventing a delay in his progress and consequent exposure of his men to
fire.
Born: at Syracuse, New York
Home Town: Syracuse, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BERNSTEIN, DAVID
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to David Bernstein, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wounded soldiers were lying in "No Man’s Land," Corporal Bernstein
immediately volunteered to help carry them in. He made several trips over an area constantly shelled and subjected
to machine-gun and rifle fire.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BERRY, BENJAMIN S.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Benjamin S. Berry, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-deBelleau, northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France. Major Berry led his men in a gallant attack across and into the Boisde-Belleau on the afternoon of June 6, 1918, inspiring them to deeds of valor by his example. When he reached the
edge of the woods he fell, severely wounded. Nevertheless he arose and made a final dash of 30 yards across an
open field through a storm of bullets, and reached again the first wave of his command, before yielding to
exhaustion from his injury.
Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BEVAN, WILLIAM F.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Assistant to the Chief Paymaster (USMC)
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William F. Bevan, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service as Assistant to the Chief Paymaster of the U. S. Marine Corps in France. Major Bevan
performed arduous and complex duties, many of which were outside the normal sphere of the Paymaster's
Department. With untiring zeal and unlimited patience Major Bevan worked unceasingly, under the most trying
circumstances, to relieve combatant units of a mass of clerical and administrative detail. His ability and tireless
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devotion to duty added much to the morale of the personnel serving under him and as a direct result of this, in no
small degree to the morale of the combatant forces of the Corps in France.
BLAKE, ROBERT
(First Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert Blake, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 6, 1918.
When the line was temporarily held up, Lieutenant Blake volunteered and maintained liaison with the 49th
Company, continually crossing and re-crossing an open field swept by intense machine- gun fire. Later in the
engagement he established liaison with the French unit on the left flank, crossing a wheat field under heavy
machine-gun and sniping fire, and returned with valuable information.
Born: at Seattle, Washington
Home Town: Berkeley, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Nicaraguan Campaign)
*BLANCHFIELD, JOHN
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Blanchfield, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918.
Captain Blanchfield demonstrated exceptional ability in organizing his line at Chateau-Thierry and showed heroic
leadership in holding it under violent attack. His company successfully repelled two assaults by superior forces, in
the second of which he was mortally wounded.
Born: at Ireland Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BLEASDALE, VICTOR F.
(First Award)
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Victor F. Bleasdale, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated acts of
extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 8, 1918. On several occasions, regardless of his personal safety,
First Lieutenant Bleasdale led his machine-gun platoon through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. When the
Infantry company which he was supporting was halted by the fire of two enemy Maxims, Lieutenant Bleasdale
formed his platoon as infantry, assaulted and captured both the enemy guns.
Born: at Matamau, Norsewood, New Zealand
Home Town: Janesville, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Nicaraguan Campaign)
BOGAN, HENRY S.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry S. Bogan, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
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October 3, 1918. During the attack on Blanc Mont, Sergeant Bogan, without aid, captured three machine-gun nests,
and, after being wounded, took thirty prisoners. He himself escorted these prisoners to the rear rather than have the
line weakened by taking men for this duty.
Born: at Franklin, Kentucky
Home Town: Franklin, Kentucky
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross with OLC (Same Action)
BONDAY, ROBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert Bonday, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4 6, 1918. Private Bonday, as a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days under shell
and machine gun fire.
Born: at Mount Clemmens, Michigan
Home Town: Mount Clemens, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BOONE, RAYMOND W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Raymond W. Boone, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the advance on
Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After receiving three severe wounds Corporal Boone continued in the advance on
Bouresches. Having been sent to the rear, he returned close to the advanced lines, where he assisted in bringing in
the wounded.
Born: at Parsons, Kansas
Home Town: Elsinore, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BOS, LAMBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lambert Bos, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 3, 1918. Private Bos, with two other volunteers, flanked a machine-gun nest and, after one of his comrades
had been wounded, captured fourteen men and two machine guns. Later, he aided in the capture of forty other
prisoners in a dugout.
Born: at El Paso, Texas
Home Town: Granite, Idaho
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BOWER, GEORGE
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Bower, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15, 1918. Aiding an infantry platoon, which had been forced to withdraw
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because of heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Bower, while suffering from severe wounds, kept his
guns in position, consolidating his location, and preventing the danger of an enemy counterattack.
Born: at Torresdale, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Torresdale, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BOWMAN, ALEXANDER H.
Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps
Port of Embarkation, Liverpool, England
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Alexander H. Bowman, Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as Adjutant to the U. S. Debarkation Officer at Liverpool, England, who was also the U. S.
Embarkation Officer at Southampton, England. Gunner Bowman was directly entrusted with the debarkation of
more than three-quarters of a million of United States troops of all arms, together with their equipment, their transfer
by rail across England, and their further embarkation from the English channel ports, for transfer to France.
BRAINARD, EDWIN H.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 15th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edwin H. Brainard, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service in action as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 15th Regiment (Marines), Field
Artillery, during the Champagne Offensive. From the 2nd to the 12th of October 1918, Major Brainard commanded
his group in perfect manner, not hesitating to move it forward through a violent artillery fire, and executing under all
circumstances accurate and effective fire on the enemy position.
BRANDON, CLYDE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clyde Brandon, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 3 9, 1918. For six days and nights Private Brandon, a battalion scout, worked unceasingly in supplying his battalion
commander with accurate information, repeatedly volunteering for hazardous reconnaissances over fire-swept
terrain, penetrating the enemy's lines without hesitation to observe hostile positions, and also establishing liaison
under conditions of exceptional difficulty.
Born: at Denver, Colorado
Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BRAUTIGAM, GEORGE F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George F. Brautigam, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 23, 1918. After carrying messages all night under intense artillery fire, Private Brautigam volunteered,
with another soldier, and carried a wounded officer through the shell fire to a dressing station one kilometer away.
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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BREWER, EVERETT R.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Airplane Squadron 218, R.A.F. (Attached), First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Everett R. Brewer, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
on September 28, 1918, as a Pilot of the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN),
while on an air raid in company with Squadron 218, Royal Air Force. Lieutenant Brewer was attacked over
Cortemarck, Belgium by fifteen enemy scout planes. During the severe fight which followed, his plane was shot
down and although both himself and his observer were very seriously wounded, he brought the plane safely back to
the aerodrome. Lieutenant Brewer was shot through the hip and his observer shot through the lungs. Considering the
distance from Cortemarck to his aerodrome this is a remarkable instance.
BRIDGFORD, JOHN V.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John V. Bridgford, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action south of Mouzon, France,
November 11, 1918. Private Bridgford delivered an important message from his company to regimental
headquarters. In the performance of this mission, exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, and in full view
of enemy machine gunners, he swam the Meuse river. In spite of the great danger, he delivered the message as
directed.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BROBERG, CARL J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Carl J. Broberg, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 9,
1918. When many members of his company had been killed and wounded, Private Broberg went out on to the field
under heavy machine-gun fire and administered first aid to several wounded officers and soldiers and carried them
to shelter in shell holes.
Born: at Aneta, North Dakota
Home Town: Aneta, North Dakota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BROOKS, CHARLES W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles W. Brooks, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois- de-Belleau,
France, on June 8, 1918. Corporal Brooks displayed great courage and disregard for personal safety in repeatedly
going through heavy machine-gun fire with messages.
Born: at Wyanet, Illinois
Home Town: Wheaton, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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BROOKS, ELBERT E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Elbert E. Brooks, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June
6, 1918. Private Brooks was conspicuous for heroic action in placing his body in front of his platoon leader while
under heavy machine-gun fire, in order that he might dress the officer's wounds. He was shot twice in the hip while
shielding the body of his leader.
Born: at Memphis, Tennessee
Home Town: Trezevant, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*BROWN, DILMUS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Dilmus Brown, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau, France, June
11, 1918. After all the other members of his squad had become casualties, Private Brown, single-handed, charged
and captured a hostile machine gun.
Born: at Comer, Georgia
Home Town: Comer, Georgia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*BROXUP, JOHN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Broxup, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4,
1918. Private Broxup succeeded in bringing a wounded officer back to our lines when his company was forced to a
new position by superior numbers.
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BRUMMETT, JAMES R.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James R. Brummett, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near Thiaucourt, France, September 12 - 16, 1918. By effective use of an automatic rifle, Private Brummett
defended the left flank of his platoon, thereby preventing the enemy from reaching the rear of his lines. On several
other occasions, he volunteered and carried messages through terrific bombardment.
Born: at Wilmer, Texas
Home Town: Dime Box, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*BUDDE, GEORGE WILLIAM
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George William Budde, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Villemontry, France,
November 11, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Private Budde advanced in front of the line to determine whether a
certain machine-gun position was hostile or friendly, and was killed by a machine- gun bullet.
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*BUFORD, DAVID L.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to David L. Buford, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 13, 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Buford, with exceptional courage, continued to lead his
section forward against a machine-gun nest, and captured it.
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Born: at Taylor, Arkansas
Home Town: Frankston, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*BURNES, JOHN F.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John F. Burnes, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Bois-de- Belleau, France,
June 12, 1918. Captain Burnes was badly wounded, but completed the disposition of his platoon under violent fire.
The injuries which he sustained in the performance of this self-sacrificing duty later caused his death.
Born: at Binghamton, New York
Home Town: Binghamton, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
BUTTERFIELD, OLIN J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Olin J. Butterfield, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Corporal
Butterfield's machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but calmly set up their machine gun. The gun was upset by a
bursting hand grenade, which also injured Corporal Butterfield and another member of the squad. Despite their
injuries, they immediately reset the gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans when twenty feet distant,
causing the Germans to break and retreat in disorder.
Born: at Terre Haute, Indiana
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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CAMPBELL, WILLIAM E.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William E. Campbell, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3 - 5, 1918. On October 3 and 4, while detailed on statistical work, Sergeant Campbell voluntarily assisted
in giving first aid to the wounded. On October 5, when the enemy advanced within 300 yards of the dressing station,
he took up a position in the lines, helping in defense. Although twice wounded, he remained in action under heavy
fire until the enemy had been repulsed.
Born: at Mobile, Alabama
Home Town: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CARBARY, JAMES
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James Carbary, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the attack on
Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 12, 1918. Gunnery Sergeant Carbary voluntarily made two trips in the open under
terrific fire to within 50 yards of a machine gun and rescued, successfully, two wounded men.
Born: at Muscatine, Iowa
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CARHART, JOSEPH B.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph B. Carhart, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France,
July 19, 1918. Second Lieutenant Carhart displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with a
small detachment of his men, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
Born: at Guttenberg, New Jersey
Home Town: Weehawken, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CARTER, JAMES W.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James W. Carter, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June
6, 1918. After having been wounded in the capture of Bouresches, Private Carter displayed remarkable energy and
courage in fearlessly attacking superior numbers of the enemy and materially aiding in their defeat.
Born: at South Wilmington, Illinois
Home Town: South Wilmington, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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CARTER, JOE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joe Carter, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action north of Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. Sergeant
Carter gave a striking proof of bravery by following a tank with two Moroccans, in spite of an intense machine-gun
fire. He captured sixty-three prisoners, one of them an officer.
CASEY, JOHN
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Casey, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France June 6,
1918. Although wounded during a counterattack, Sergeant Casey remained with his group, refusing to go to the rear
or to accept medical attention until assured that the enemy had retired and that his men were properly dug in.
Born: at Ireland Home Town: West Lynn, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CATES, CLIFTON BLEDSOE
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clifton Bledsoe Cates, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. While advancing with his company on the town of Bouresches their progress was
greatly hindered by withering machine-gun and artillery fire of the enemy which caused many casualties, one of
whom was his commanding officer. Taking command, Captain Cates led them on to the objective despite the fact
that he was rendered temporarily unconscious by a bullet striking his helmet and that this was his first engagement.
Exposing himself to the extreme hazard, he reorganized his position with but a handful of men.
Born: 8/31/1893 at Tiptonville, Tennessee
Home Town: Tiptonville, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross with OLC (WWI)
*CHANDLER, HENRY E.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry E. Chandler, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September
15, 1918. Lieutenant Chandler fearlessly exposed himself to severe artillery and machine-gun fire and located
machine-gun nests and sniper posts harassing his company and hindering its advance. He then led his platoon
forward in the face of heavy fire and destroyed the nests.
Born: at Ruston, Louisiana
Home Town: Ruston, Louisiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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CHASE, ROY WESLEY
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy Wesley Chase, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 6, 1918. Corporal Chase assumed command of his platoon in the attack on enemy machine-gun
positions in the Bois-de-Belleau, during which he and his men captured two machine guns and killed their crews. He
did not retire from the action until all of his men had been killed or wounded.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CHATMAN, GROVER M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Grover M. Chatman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 75th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. While his platoon was occupying an outpost line in close proximity to the enemy, Private
Chatman voluntarily crossed an open space swept by machine-gun fire and overcame three snipers who had been
harassing his platoon.
Born: at Austin, Texas
Home Town: San Antonio, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CHILDS, HOWARD JAMES
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Howard James Childs, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 6 - 8, 1918. Corporal Childs, with Corporals Joseph A. Dargis and Benjamin Tilghman, and Private
Herman L. McLeod, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the
Bois-de-Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves with
such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
Born: at Granville, Illinois
Home Town: Granville, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CHRISTENSEN, LEROY C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Leroy C. Christensen, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge,
France, October 4, 1918. Upon seeing his captain wounded and lying in an exposed position, Private Christensen left
shelter and rendered him first aid. He then carried the officer from the area where he had been lying, which was
subjected to an intense machine gun and artillery barrage.
Born: at Gibbon, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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CLARK, CHALMERS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Chalmers Clark, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 3 - 9, 1918. Displaying remarkable devotion to duty, Private Clark remained on duty as a battalion runner
for six days and nights, almost without rest, continually risking his life in crossing fields swept by machine-gun and
shell fire on liaison and reconnaissance missions for which he volunteered. Each night Private Clark organized and
guided carrying parties, bringing food and water to the men in the front lines.
Born: at Exeter, Missouri
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CLARK, GUY H.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Guy H. Clark, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 5, 1918. Learning that a number of wounded soldiers were lying in "No Man's Land," Corporal Clark
immediately volunteered to help carry them in. He made several trips over an area which was constantly shelled and
subjected to machine-gun and rifle fire.
Born: at White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CLARK, JAMES LAWRENCE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James Lawrence Clark, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bois- de-Belleau, France,
June 6, 1918. Although wounded in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, Private Clark crossed through enemy territory to
convey a message.
Born: at Seaman, Ohio
Home Town: Seaman, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CLARKSTON, SAMUEL
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Samuel Clarkston, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near
Beaumont, France, November 10 - 11, 1918. Leading the one remaining machine-gun crew across the River Meuse,
Sergeant Clarkston, under trying conditions, established a stronghold from which he inflicted severe losses on the
enemy.
Born: at Leslie County, Kentucky
Home Town: Kyle, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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COGSWELL, JULIUS C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Julius C. Cogswell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the bombardment of
La Cense Farm, France, June 6, 1918. Having been previously wounded, First Lieutenant Cogswell refused to be
evacuated, and handled his platoon with marked bravery and skill in an assault on a formidable machine-gun
position until seriously wounded on June 6, 1918.
Born: at Sullivans Island, South Carolina
Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*COLE, EDWARD B.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward B. Cole, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918. Major Cole's unusual heroism in leading his company under heavy fire enabled it to fight
with exceptional effectiveness. He personally worked fearlessly until he was mortally wounded.
Born: at Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: Hingham, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
COLE, JAMES E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James E. Cole, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near
Beaumont, France, on November 10, 1918. Private Cole was painfully wounded in the foot by a bursting shell which
killed or wounded all the members of his gun crew, but, as soon as he had obtained first aid treatment, he
immediately returned to his comrades and worked all night under heavy shell fire at carrying the wounded to the
dressing station.
Born: at Montague, New Jersey
Home Town: Port Jervis, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*COLVIN, DAVID P.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to David P. Colvin, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau,
France, June 13, 1918. With another soldier, Lieutenant Colvin advanced under the fire of an enemy machine gun,
killed four of the crew and captured the gun.
Born: at Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*CONE, BEN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ben Cone, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau, France, on
June 6, 1918. Corporal Cone showed exceptional heroism and coolness by advancing with an automatic rifle on a
strongly defended enemy machine gun which he knew it was necessary to silence. He was killed while fearlessly
going forward in this endeavor.
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*COOK, HOWARD C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Howard C. Cook, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. Private Cook repeatedly volunteered and carried messages for his battalion commander
through severe machine-gun and artillery fire. He also exposed himself in an open field for several hours under fire,
in order to locate enemy snipers and machine-gun nests.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
COOK, WALTER
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter Cook, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont,
France, October 6, 1918. Without regard for his own personal safety, Gunnery Sergeant Cook rescued two men who
were buried with dirt by the explosion of a German ammunition dump, and refused to find cover for himself until
every man of his command had found a place of safety.
Born: at Austria Home Town: Priceburg, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
COOPER, OSCAR M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Oscar M. Cooper, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4 - 6, 1918. Corporal Cooper, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three days
under shell and machine-gun fire.
Born: at Osceola, Washington
Home Town: Sedro Woolley, Washington
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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CORBETT, MURL
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Murl Corbett, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the woods northwest of
Lucy-le-Bocage, France, June 12, 1918. Lieutenant Corbett displayed unusual courage and devotion over and above
the call of duty, in that on the 12th of June, 1918, after having been wounded while serving in the front line he
refused to be evacuated to the hospital. Sent to the rear by the Doctor from the Field Dressing Station, Lieutenant
Corbett returned the following day to the company in the line and rendered splendid service in the action which
immediately succeeded his return.
Born: at Pierce County, Missouri
Home Town: Edwardsville, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
CORNELL, PERCY DURYEA
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Percy Duryea Cornell, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918.
Captain Cornell courageously led his company through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in the attack on a
strongly defended enemy position. His company held the exposed flank and later, when the battalion withdrew, he
skillfully covered the other shifting units while exposed to heavy enemy fire.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWI), DSC (WWI)
CORNELL, PERCY DURYEA
(Second Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Percy Duryea Cornell, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on July 18, 1918, near Soissons, France.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: DSC (Same Action), Navy Cross (WWI)
*CORNELL, WALTER R.
Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter R. Cornell, Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunner Cornell gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Cornell, Illinois
Home Town: Cornell, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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COURTNEY, JAMES
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James Courtney, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 5, 1918. Upon learning that a number of soldiers were lying wounded in "No Man's Land," Sergeant
Courtney immediately volunteered and made trips over an area swept by machine-gun and rifle fire until all the
wounded had been carried to shelter.
Born: at Bracken County, Kentucky
Home Town: Covington, Kentucky
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
COVERDELL, VERN A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Vern A. Coverdell, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near
St. Etienne, France, on October 4, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Coverdell dressed his own wounds and
those of three men near him under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He reorganized his platoon, strengthened
his position, and made a written report before allowing himself to be evacuated.
Born: at Allendale, Missouri
Home Town: Atwood, Colorado
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CRABBE, THOMAS P.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas P. Crabbe, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc
Mont Massif, France, October 4, 1918. Private Crabbe voluntarily left a sheltered position under intense enemy
bombardment, dressed the wounds of four wounded men lying in a position exposed to intense enemy machine-gun
fire, carried them one by one to a place of safety, and then went for a stretcher bearer to assist him in evacuating
them.
Born: at Oliveburg, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CREPEAU, LOUIS J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Louis J. Crepeau, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Belleau Wood, France,
June 13, 1918. While carrying a message in the Bois-de-Belleau, Private Crepeau was surrounded by a detachment
of Germans, who demanded his surrender. By his initiative and quick action he not only was able to return to our
lines, but captured four of the Germans and brought them to our lines. He then selected a different route and
delivered the message.
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
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Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CROLL, GEORGE H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George H. Croll, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in Chennery, France, on
November 2, 1918. Private Croll courageously entered three dug-outs alone and captured thirty-four of the enemy.
Born: at Evanston, Illinois
Home Town: Evanston, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*CRONIN, RAYMOND P.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Raymond P. Cronin, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Cronin attempted to establish liaison with an
adjoining French unit, during which he was killed.
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*CROSSEN, VERNON J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Vernon J. Crossen, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Landres-et-St. Georges,
France, November 1 - 4, 1918. While Sergeant Crossen was forming an attack a shell hit in the midst of his platoon.
Disregarding the heavy counter-barrage, he reorganized his command and led them in attack, continuing for three
days, when he was killed.
Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah
Home Town: Rochester, Nevada
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*CROWTHER, ORLANDO C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Orlando C. Crowther, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action June 6, 1918, near ChateauThierry, France. First Lieutenant Crowther displayed the highest type of courage and leadership. After all of the men
near him had been killed or wounded, he captured one machine-gun and crew unaided, and while attempting to take
a second was himself killed.
Born: at Arcadia, Illinois
Home Town: Canton, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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CULNAN, JOHN H.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John H. Culnan, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. While assisting a wounded man to the rear, Sergeant Culnan was himself wounded in the head, but
carried out his mission, succeeding in bringing the other wounded man to the dressing station.
Born: at Calumet, Michigan
Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
CUNNINGHAM, ALFRED AUSTELL
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Alfred Austell Cunningham, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in
the line of his profession in connection with the organization and training of the First Marine Aviation Force in the
United States, and as Commanding Officer of this Aviation force in France, where it served against the enemy and
rendered valuable service as part of the Northern Bombing Group (USN).
Born: 3/8/1882 at Atlanta, Georgia
Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia
DALY, DANIEL JOSEPH
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 5, 7, & 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Daniel Joseph Daly, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated deeds of
heroism and great service while serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., on
June 5 and 7, 1918 at Lucy-le-Bocage, and on June 10, 1918 in the attack on Bouresches, France. On June 5th, at the
risk of his life, First Sergeant Daly extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at Lucy-le-Bocage. On June 7, 1918,
while his position was under violent bombardment, he visited all the gun crews of his company, then posted over a
wide portion of the front, to cheer his men. On June 10, 1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplacement
unassisted and captured it by use of hand grenades and his automatic pistol. On the same day, during the German
attack on Bouresches, he brought in wounded under fire.
Born: 11/11/1873 at Glen Cove, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Boxer Rebellion), 2nd Medal of Honor (Haiti-1915), Distinguished Service Cross
(Same Action)
DARGIS, JOSEPH A.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph A. Dargis, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois- de-Belleau,
France, June 6 - 8, 1918. Corporal Dargis, with Corporals Howard J. Childs and Benjamin Tilghman, and Private
Herman L. McLeod, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the
Bois-de-Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918; were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves with
such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
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Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DAY, CARL S.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Karl S. Day, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and heroic service as an
Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group
(USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during September, October,
and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions,
etc.
DECARRE, ALPHONSE
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Alphonse DeCarre, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11,
1918. Commanding a detachment of about sixty men in the rear of the attacking battalion, Captain DeCarre
continued forward alone, after the advance battalion had swerved to the right. About one- hundred fifty yards
distant, he encountered deadly enemy machine-gun fire, but he continued on, capturing two guns. He then brought
up his detachment, and by exceptional handling, effected the capture of an entire machine-gun company consisting
of three officers and 169 men. His effort prevented the enemy from firing on our troops from the rear.
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DENIG, ROBERT L.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
9th Infantry Regiment (USA) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert L. Denig, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 9th Infantry (Army) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Medeah Farm, France, October 3, 1918.
While directing his battalion in cleaning out woods filled with enemy machine guns and snipers, himself severely
wounded, Major Denig remained on duty until his mission had been accomplished.
Born: at Clinton, New York
Home Town: Sandusky, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*DENNIS, CLARENCE A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clarence A. Dennis, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 8, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Dennis gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Hackensack, New Jersey
Home Town: Hackensack, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*DEPUE, DAVID T.
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to David T. DePue, Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Georges,
France, November 1, 1918. When his platoon was held up by barbed-wire entanglements within 30 yards of an
enemy machine-gun nest, Private First Class DePue took an automatic rifle from a dead gunner near him and, firing
as he advanced, charged through the wire. He fell twice, but reached the enemy position after his ammunition was
exhausted, swinging his rifle above his head as a club upon the enemy defenders. When the platoon reached the
enemy nest Private DePue was found lying mortally wounded among four enemy dead.
Born: at Whitehall, Michigan
Home Town: South Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DEVLIN, BERT WILLIAM
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Bert William Devlin, Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc
Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Private First Class Devlin demonstrated the highest degree of courage by offering
his services in bringing the wounded to a place of safety from a region which was under constant shell and machinegun fire.
Born: at Chelsea, Massachusetts
Home Town: Bennington, Vermont
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DIETRICH, CARL
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Carl Dietrich, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service while serving with the 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Soissons, St.
Mihiel, Champagne and the Argonne, France. Throughout the operations of the 4th Brigade Marines First
Lieutenant Dietrich was indefatigable in his attention to duty. He was frequently sent on important missions in the
transmission of orders, establishing liaison and location of elements of the command, under extremely difficult and
dangerous circumstances. Days and nights without sleep, Lieutenant Dietrich has always proved himself reliable,
efficient and of great value and assistance.
DILLION, JOHN E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John E. Dillion, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near
Beaumont, France, November 10, 1918. Private Dillion was painfully wounded in the foot by a bursting shell which
killed or wounded all the members of his gun crew, but as soon as he had obtained first-aid treatment, he
immediately returned to his comrades and worked all night under heavy shell fire, carrying wounded to the dressing
station.
Born: at Middletown, Missouri
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Home Town: Middletown, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*DOCK, FRANCIS JOSEPH
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Francis Joseph Dock, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Dock gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve
as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Belgium Home Town: South Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DONAGHUE, ROBERT H.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert H. Donaghue, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois de Belleau,
northwest of Chateau-Thierry, France, November 4, 1918. While his company was in support on the attacking
company, communication was temporarily lost in the darkness. After all the runners had become casualties, Private
Donaghue volunteered and succeeded in establishing liaison, pushing forward through the severe machine-gun and
artillery fire despite the fact that he was painfully wounded soon after starting on his mission.
Born: at Thornfield, Missouri
Home Town: Rock River, Wyoming
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DOODY, JOHN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Doody, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918.
Corporal Doody displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine guns with the aid of a small detachment of
his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the Germans, thereby
opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DOUGHERTY, NEIL F.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Neil F. Dougherty, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November 2,
1918. Displaying conspicuous leadership, Lieutenant Dougherty led his platoon against an enemy battery while it
was in action. Through his skillful maneuvering forty-two prisoners, ten pieces of artillery and five machine-guns
were captured.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
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Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DUNBECK, CHARLEY
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charley Dunbeck, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Although wounded in the head and in a position exposed to intense machine-gun and artillery fire,
Captain Dunbeck refused to be evacuated until he had personally given instructions to the second-in-command for
carrying on the advance.
Born: at Lucasville, Ohio
Home Town: Anderson, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*DUNCAN, DONALD F.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Donald F. Duncan, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918.
Killed in action, Captain Duncan gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an,
example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Kansas City, Missouri
Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
DUNLAP, ROBERT H.
(First Award)
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Field Artillery (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert H. Dunlap, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service. As Regimental Commander of the 17th Field Artillery, , 2d Division, A.E.F., during the
Argonne-Meuse Campaign, September to November, 1918, Colonel Dunlap displayed great ability as a leader and
commander of men, and the success of his regiment was in no small measure due to his untiring energy and push,
and to the offensive spirit which he displayed on many occasions.
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (France, 1931)
*DUNLAVY, HERBERT D.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herbert D. Dunlavy, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June
6, 1918. Private Dunlavy showed conspicuous courage in capturing a machine gun unassisted during the street
fighting. He was killed in the repulse of the enemy on the night of June 7 - 8, 1918.
Born: at Richmond, Texas
Home Town: Houston, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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EDDY, WILLIAM A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Intelligence Officer, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William A. Eddy, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving as the Intelligence Officer, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France,
June 4, 1918. While leader of a raiding party, Second Lieutenant Eddy displayed great courage and devotion to duty
by fearlessly entering dangerous areas and obtaining valuable information.
Born: at Syria Home Town: New Rochelle, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ELLIS, EARL HANCOCK
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Earl Hancock Ellis, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished service as Adjutant, 4th Brigade Marines, 2d Division, A.E.F. Lieutenant Colonel
Ellis displayed utter disregard of personal hardship and danger, energetic application and an unfailing devotion to
the duties of his office. He has ever shown himself ready for any emergency, even when he had been without sleep
or rest for several days and nights at a time. His keen analytical mind, quick grasp of intricate problems,
resourcefulness, decision and readiness to take prompt action on important questions arising during the temporary
absence of the Brigade Commander within the Brigade, have contributed largely to the success of the Brigade,
rendered his services invaluable and won for him the high esteem and complete confidence of the Brigade
Commander.
Born: 12/19/1880 at Iuka, Kansas
Home Town: Pratt, Kansas
ENGEL, WILLIAM FREDERICK
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Frederick Engel, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont
Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After locating a machine-gun nest, Sergeant Engel destroyed one of the guns and
returned to our lines with valuable information concerning the location of the machine-gun nest.
Born: at Medina, Ohio
Home Town: Berea, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
EVANS, FRANK E.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Adjutant, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 1 - 16, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank E. Evans, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished service as Adjutant, 6th Regiment Marines, 2d Division, A.E.F. During the trying
events of the early part of June 1918, while in action against the enemy at Belleau Wood, Lieutenant Colonel Evans
carried the administrative burdens of his regiment with great efficiency. His untiring efforts, constant diligence, and
intelligent transmission of orders from the Brigade Commander during a number of days when his Regimental
Commander was in an advanced headquarters and not always in communication, contributed in no small degree to
the successful part played by the 6th Regiment in the operations against the enemy from the 1st to the 16th of June,
1918.
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FAGA, WILLIAM H.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William H. Faga, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Ardennes, France,
November 1, 1918. Just as he was to be evacuated to the rear because of severe wounds, Sergeant Faga saw that his
platoon was without a commander, both leaders having become casualties. Returning to the lines, he assumed
command for the remainder of the attack, successfully accomplishing his mission.
Born: at Adair, Iowa
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
*FARRANT, OLIVER C.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Oliver C. Farrant, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Tigny,
France, July 19, 1918. Sergeant Farrant led his section with remarkable coolness and courage in the advance under
heavy fire of machine guns and artillery. He was severely wounded but continued to advance, thereby setting such
an inspiring example to the men that they routed the enemy.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FAY, JOHN H.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John H. Fay, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, on June 6, 1918. Captain Fay displayed extraordinary heroism in the disposition of his machine guns under
particularly difficult conditions. Opposed by superior forces, his utter indifference to personal danger furnished an
example which inspired his men to success
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FEIGLE, WILLIAM M.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William M. Feigle, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont,
France, November 10, 1918. When an ammunition train was passing through a town, one of the trucks was struck by
a shell and set on fire. The blazing truck was abandoned and, knowing that it soon would explode and kill all those
in the vicinity, Sergeant Feigle jumped on the truck and drove it to the outskirts of the town, thereby saving the lives
of at least thirty-five people.
Born: at Galveston, Texas
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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FERGUSON, WILLIAM J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William J. Ferguson, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Villemontry, France, on
November 10, 1918. Corporal Ferguson and companion went out ahead of the line and silenced a machine-gun
which threatened to hold up the advance of his company.
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*FISCHER, ROBERT MCCAUGHIN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert McCaughin Fischer, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Fischer gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at New Ulm, Minnesota
Home Town: New Ulm, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FLEITZ, MORRIS FREDERICK
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 9 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Morris Frederick Fleitz, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and
faithfulness in the face of great danger, while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F. in action in the Belleau Wood, France, by remaining on arduous duty without rest for two days,
under constant fire, to supply his battalion with rations and ammunition on June 9 - 10, 1918, and in the attack on
Bois-de-Belleau, France. Private Fleitz made two trips with ammunition in broad daylight and in plain view of the
enemy and carried ammunition across the field under heavy shell fire.
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FLETCHER, HARRY BENTON
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry Benton Fletcher, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of
Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After being severely wounded, Corporal Fletcher refused to go to the rear for
treatment, but remained at his post and urged on his men to renewed efforts.
Born: at Greenville, Texas
Home Town: Albion, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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FLOCKEN, JOHN BECK
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Beck Flocken, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the capture of Bouresches,
France, June 6, 1918. Private Flocken was twice hit in the leg, but he dragged his automatic rifle two hundred yards
forward and opened fire on an enemy machine gun, and silenced it.
Born: at Peoria, Illinois
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*FLYNN, FRANCIS J.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Francis J. Flynn, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Flynn gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops
Born: at Elmira, New York
Home Town: Binghamton, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FOWLER, EDWARD C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward C. Fowler, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge,
France, October 2 - 3, 1918. On October 2 Lieutenant Fowler led his men into an advance trench and cleared it of
the enemy without a casualty. That night he went out alone and killed the crew of a machine- gun nest with bombs.
During the attack on Blanc Mont the following morning, he led his men, capturing about eighty prisoners and fifteen
machine guns. After consolidating his position on Blanc Mont he went out alone, and while exposed to artillery fire
sniped the crew of a machine-gun nest.
Born: at South Boston, Massachusetts
Home Town: South Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FOX, DANIEL R.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Daniel R. Fox, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Sergeant Fox volunteered and carried an important message across a heavily shelled area, returning
through a barrage to report the result of his mission. Later, after being wounded, he remained on duty for four hours,
carrying messages across a field swept by machine-gun fire.
Born: at Shenkel, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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FOX, WADE HOBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Wade Hobert Fox, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Under constant shell and machine-gun fire for three days, Private Fox performed his duties as
runner with exceptional courage and daring, establishing efficient service between company and battalion
headquarters.
Born: at Berea, West Virginia
Home Town: Lost Creek, West Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FRANK, GEORGE PERCY
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Percy Frank, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, on June 8, 1918. Sergeant Frank showed exceptional bravery and coolness in leading his platoon against
superior numbers of the enemy strongly fortified in a machine-gun nest, which he captured and held.
Born: at Auburn, New York
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*FRAZIER, WALTER D.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter D. Frazier, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6,
1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Frazier gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FRYE, JOHN G.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John G. Frye, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 4, 1918. Private Frye, a platoon runner, fearlessly exposed himself in carrying important messages through
a heavy enemy barrage.
Born: at Swinton, Missouri
Home Town: Bernie, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*FULLER, EDWARD C.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward C. Fuller, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Bois-de- Belleau, France,
June 12, 1918. While fearlessly exposing himself in an artillery barrage for the purpose of getting his men into a
position of security in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, Captain Fuller was killed and thereby gave his life in an effort
to protect his men.
Born: at Hamilton, Virginia
Home Town: Hamilton, Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FUNK, PETER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Peter Funk, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4,
1918. Private Funk, together with his corporal, advanced under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to a forward
position, where Private Funk operated the machine gun, doing great damage to the enemy. These two remained with
their gun in a far advanced position, alone, until their ammunition was exhausted.
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Mount Healthy, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FURR, WALTER E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter E. Furr, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918.
Unaided, Private Furr crept forward in advance of his line, searched an underground tunnel, captured five Germans,
and brought them back through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: at Concord, North Carolina
Home Town: Franklin, North Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
FURY, WILLIAM H.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Detachment, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William H. Fury, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Detachment, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near ChateauThierry, France, June 10, 1918. Sergeant Fury remained in a building subjected to heavy shell fire and mustard gas
and made coffee for wounded men, until the building was almost entirely demolished by the enemy shell fire.
Born: at England Home Town: Mossneck, Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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GALLIFORD, WALTER THOMAS HYSSOP
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter Thomas Hyssop Galliford, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished service in action in the Champagne and Argonne sectors, France. Captain Galliford
served as Intelligence Officer of the Fourth Marine Brigade in the operations of the Brigade on the Champagne and
the Argonne-Meuse fronts. During the important phases of the attack north of the Argonne, November 1 - 11, 1918,
when it was imperative that accurate and first hand information be obtained, Captain Galliford voluntarily visited the
front line and returned with valuable information which successfully influenced subsequent operations.
GEER, PRENTICE S.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Prentice S. Geer, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
on June 6, 1918. Having become isolated when the enemy counterattacked his group, Corporal Geer courageously
charged with a bayonet and, with the assistance of his comrades, captured a machine-gun crew and repulsed the
attack at that point.
Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GEIGER, FRANK F.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank F. Geiger, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Forest of Argonne,
France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Geiger displayed great coolness and courage in leading his section against
machine-gun positions. He was later severely wounded while rushing a machine-gun nest unaided.
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GEIGER, ROY STANLEY
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Airplane Squadron No. 2, First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy Stanley Geiger, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commanding Officer of Airplane Squadron No. 2, 1st Marine Aviation Force, attached to
the Northern Bomb Group (USN), in which capacity he trained and led this Squadron on bombing raids against the
enemy. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.
Born: 1/25/1885 at Middleburg, Florida
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWII)
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*GIBBONS, JAMES J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James J. Gibbons, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Gibbons gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GIBSON, CHARLES S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles S. Gibson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France,
November 1, 1918. Private Gibson volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with
hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
Born: at Morris, Indiana
Home Town: Batesville, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GIBSON, RAYMOND
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Raymond Gibson, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois- de-Belleau, on
June 8, 1918. Corporal Gibson handled, alone, a Chauchat rifle with such accuracy in the face of an extremely heavy
fire that his platoon was enabled to move against the enemy machine-gun platoon.
Born: at Jonesboro, Tennessee
Home Town: Kingsport, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GILBERT, LESLIE T.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Leslie T. Gilbert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge,
France, October 4, 1918. Private Gilbert volunteered to rescue a comrade from a most violent barrage. Although
severely wounded while performing this courageous deed, he continued until his task was accomplished.
Born: at Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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GLENDINNING, HENRY P.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Action: October 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry P. Glendinning, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism in action on October 3 & 4, 1918, in the Blanc Mont region of France. Lieutenant Glendinning showed fine
qualities of command as well as remarkable valor and an absolute disregard of danger. He directed the advance of
his men and personally saw to it that the wounded were promptly evacuated.
GLUCKSMAN, SAMUEL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Samuel Glucksman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. After capturing a prisoner, Private Glucksman forced his captive to lead him to a dug-out
containing twenty of the enemy, whom he also captured. Later, after being wounded, he returned to the front line,
after securing first-aid treatment, and continued in action until his wound forced him to be evacuated.
Born: at Austria Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GODBEY, ARNOLD DEE
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arnold Dee Godbey, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
on June 6, 1918. Corporal Godbey volunteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine-gun fire and
snipers. Upon gaining permission to perform this duty, he bravely continued the hazardous work, with the aid of
other volunteers, until all had been rescued.
Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*GRANT, JOHN
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Grant, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Grant gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Mars Hill, Maine
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*GRIFFIN, WILLIAM L.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William L. Griffin, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Griffin gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Parkersburg, West Virginia
Home Town: Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GROFF, JOHN
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Groff, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918. While out with a patrol to obtain information essential to his commander, Gunnery
Sergeant Groff was attacked by a German patrol of superior numbers. With six men he attacked the enemy, inflicted
heavy losses upon them, and drove them back into the German lines.
Born: at Syracuse, New York
Home Town: Kenvil, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GULLION, OTTO
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Otto Gullion, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France, November
1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Sergeant Gullion advanced ahead of his platoon into a ravine and captured,
single-handed, a German officer and four men.
Born: at Franklin County, Kentucky
Home Town: Glencoe, Kentucky
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
GUSTAFSON, JOHN A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John A. Gustafson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near ChateauThierry, France, June 23, 1918. During an advance by his company Lieutenant Gustafson (then a sergeant) directed
a charge on an enemy machine-gun emplacement, destroying four guns and taking twenty-eight prisoners. Later in
the attack he alone charged a machine-gun nest, killing one gunner, wounding another, and causing the remaining
three to surrender.
Born: at Wetmore, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Canton, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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HAEFLIGER, FRED
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Fred Haefliger, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St.
Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advanced infantry was forced to withdraw, Private Haefliger's machinegun crew refused to withdraw, but calmly set up their machine-gun. The gun was upset by a bursting hand grenade,
which also injured Private Haefliger and another member of the squad. Despite their injuries, they immediately reset
the gun and opened fire on the advancing Germans when twenty feet distant, causing the Germans to break and
retreat in disorder.
Born: at Mount Vernon, Wisconsin
Home Town: Boardman, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HAMILTON, GEORGE WALLACE
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Wallace Hamilton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Captain Hamilton displayed the highest type of courage and leadership when on the first day
of the Chateau-Thierry battle his command was under decimating fire of machine guns from the front and both
flanks. All of his officers but one and most of his non-commissioned officers having been killed or wounded, he
passed up and down his front line and, by his personal bravery, inspired his men to valiant and successful combat
under especially difficult conditions.
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross 2/OLC
HANEY, JOHN S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John S. Haney, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France, November
10, 1918. Private Haney displayed exceptional courage in voluntarily advancing on and destroying machine guns
which were firing directly on his company.
Born: at Cleveland, Oklahoma
Home Town: Cleveland, Oklahoma
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HANSEN, WILLIAM
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Hansen, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Hansen gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Portland, Oregon
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
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Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HANSON, R. W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to R. W. Hanson, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for heroic conduct in rescuing his
comrade, Private William A. Weaver, U.S.M.C., from a position exposed to heavy machine gun and artillery fire.
Private Weaver had been seriously wounded at Soissons on the morning of July 19th, 1918, when at the risk of their
own lives Corporal Hanson and Earl S. Grauer, ex-Pharmacist's Mate, U.S.N., went out in front of our own lines
close to the lines of the enemy and stopped the flow of blood from the wounds of Private Weaver, and after binding
his wounded leg, carried him to a position of shelter from the fire of the enemy, thereby saving his life.
HARDIMAN, MICHAEL J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Michael J. Hardiman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. During the offensive operations at Blanc Mont Ridge, Private Hardiman volunteered and went into
"No Man's Land," under intense machine-gun fire, and brought in a wounded man.
Born: at Ireland Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HART, JACK S.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jack S. Hart, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt,
France, September 15, 1918. Acting as company commander, Lieutenant Hart advanced with the first wave of
infantry to locate favorable positions for his guns. He discovered an enemy machine-gun which he alone attacked,
and although severely wounded, succeeded in capturing the gun and taking the crew prisoners.
Born: at Weatherford, Texas
Home Town: Weatherford, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HAWS, EDWARD H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward H. Haws, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 2 - 9, 1918. Throughout eight days of fighting, Private Haws fearlessly and tirelessly carried messages
between his company and battalion headquarters, through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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HECKMAN, JACOB HARRISON
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jacob Harrison Heckman, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 25, 1918. With the assistance of three sergeants, Lieutenant Heckman started out to destroy the final
stand of the enemy in the Bois-de-Belleau, an impregnable position, where enemy guns were concealed by rocks and
heavy shrubbery. Armed with only a pistol, Lieutenant Heckman rushed the nest which was offering the most
violent resistance, and captured one officer and ninety men. Each of his men destroyed a nest and captured two of
the enemy at each position. After effecting the complete reduction of the last element, Lieutenant Heckman marched
his prisoners in under a severe and harassing fire of the retreating enemy.
Born: at Haverhill, Massachusetts
Home Town: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HEWITT, CHARLES WILMER, JR.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles Wilmer Hewitt, Jr., Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918, Killed in action, Corporal Hewitt gave the supreme proof of the extraordinary heroism which
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Camden, New Jersey
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HIGGINSON, WILLIAM PAUL
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Paul Higginson, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Higginson gave the supreme proof of that
extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HILL, FRED WILLIAM
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Fred William Hill, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-deBelleau, France, on June 8, 1918. Regardless of personal danger, Corporal Hill showed conspicuous bravery in
carrying ammunition from the dump into the fighting line in the face of heavy machine-gun and rifle fire in the
Bois-de-Belleau. Learning of the need of hand grenades, he carried them forward without waiting for orders.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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HILLER, WALTER S.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter S. Hiller, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bellefonte Farm,
France, November 10, 1918. Under direct fire from seven enemy machine-guns, Corporal Hiller led a detachment
across the River Meuse and destroyed a machine-gun nest which occupied a dominating position one thousand yards
in advance of his company.
Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah
Home Town: Pocatello, Idaho
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HIRST, SAMUEL CARROLL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Samuel Carroll Hirst, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge,
France, October 5, 1918. Together with another soldier, Private Hirst successfully completed the capture of a
machine gun, destroying it, and killing two of the crew. Fighting his way back to his own lines, he furnished
valuable information concerning enemy machine-gun emplacements.
Born: at Purcellville, Virginia
Home Town: Purcellville, Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HOFFMAN, LEONARD LAWRENCE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Leonard Lawrence Hoffman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in
action near Blanc Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Private Hoffman showed exceptional courage in volunteering and
carrying an important message through a heavy machine-gun barrage, after another soldier met death in attempting
to do so.
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HOLCOMB, THOMAS
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas Holcomb, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in France. As
Commander of the 2d Battalion, and later as second-in-command of the 6th Regiment (Marines), Lieutenant Colonel
Holcomb performed all of his duty in a most commendable manner, proved himself a brave, active, resourceful
officer by his zealous and intelligent attention to duty as well as personal courage and fearlessness in the face of the
enemy.
Born: 8/5/1879 at New Castle, Delaware
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
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HOPE, EDWARD BUIST
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward Buist Hope, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, June 6,
1918. First Lieutenant Hope displayed coolness and courage in directing his platoon in the attack, during which he
was badly wounded, but refused assistance until wounded men near him had been treated.
Born: at Japan Home Town: Waltersboro, South Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HOPTA, JOSEPH LEO
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph Leo Hopta, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 18,
1918. Private Hopta captured an enemy machine gun and its crew single-handed under a heavy concentrated
machine-gun fire.
Born: at New Brunswick, New Jersey
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HOUCHINS, LYLE C.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lyle C. Houchins, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. During an enemy counter attack, Corporal Houchins voluntarily left a sheltered position and, in
entire disregard for his own safety, set up his gun in the open on the advancing enemy. He broke up the counter
attack within one hundred yards of our line.
Born: at Coredo, West Virginia
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HUFFSTATER, LEON DAVID
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Leon David Huffstater, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the engagement that
resulted in the capture of Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Private Huffstater volunteered to leave shelter to
bring in wounded, and upon receiving permission to do so he carried injured comrades through artillery and
machine-gun fire at great risk to his own life.
Born: at Richland, New York
Home Town: Oswego, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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HUFSTEDLER, ERIE C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Erie C. Hufstedler, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the occupation of
Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After being severely wounded, Private Hufstedler refused to go to the rear, but
remained and assisted with the wounded, displaying great self-sacrifice and devotion to duty.
Born: at Birdell, Arkansas
Home Town: Birdell, Arkansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HUGHES, GEORGE DEWEY
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Dewey Hughes, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4, 1918. Corporal Hughes conducted a patrol to the front, located machine-gun nests and gained
contact with the enemy under very severe artillery and machine-gun fire, and set an example of calmness and
courage under these hazardous conditions.
Born: at Spanish Fork, Utah
Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HUGHES, JOHN ARTHUR
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 10 - 13, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John A. Hughes, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished service as Battalion Commander, 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines. In the
operations of his battalion at Belleau Woods from the 10th to the 13th of June, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Hughes
showed himself a gallant, courageous and determined commander of men. Inflicting severe losses on the enemy,
capturing many prisoners, twenty machine guns, six minnenwerfers and other booty. The brilliant success of this
battalion was in a great measure due to his coolness in all crises, unfailing good humor and accurate judgment.
Lieutenant Colonel Hughes led his men superbly under most trying conditions against the most distinguished
elements of the German Army, administering to those organizations their first defeat.
Born: 11/2/1880 at New York, NY
Home Town: New York, NY
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Mexican Campaign)
*HULBERT, HENRY LEWIS
Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry Lewis Hulbert, Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918.
Gunner Hulbert displayed extraordinary heroism during attack on the enemy's lines, during which time he constantly
exposed himself to the enemy's fire without regard for personal danger, thereby assuring the delivery of supplies.
Born: 1/12/1867 at Kingston upon Hull, England
Home Town: Riverdale, Maryland
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Samoa), Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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HUMPHREYS, ALBERT E., JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Albert E. Humphreys, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and
heroic service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the
Northern Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
HUNT, LEROY P.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Leroy P. Hunt, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 3 - 4, 1918. After six hours of severe fighting, Captain Hunt and his men succeeded in reducing a large
sector of trenches and machine-gun nests, and captured 300 prisoners. On October 4, near St. Etienne, Captain Hunt
constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while leading his men toward their objective. His gallant conduct gave his
men confidence to completely rout superior enemy forces, concentrating for a counter attack.
Born: 3/17/1892 at Newark, New Jersey
Home Town: Berkley, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*HUNTER, DANIEL AMOS
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Daniel Amos Hunter, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, on June 6, 1918. During the attack First Sergeant Hunter fearlessly exposed himself and encouraged all men
near him, although he himself was wounded three times. He subsequently died of wounds.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
HURLEY, PAUL THOMAS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Paul Thomas Hurley, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. Private Hurley displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machine-guns with the aid of a small
detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
Born: at Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*HUSTED, CHESTER SETH
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Chester Seth Husted, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc
Mont, France, October 5, 1918. Displaying great courage and disregard for his own safety, Private Husted
volunteered to carry an important message through a heavy machine-gun barrage, losing his life in attempting to
carry out this mission.
Born: at Rialto, California
Home Town: Corona, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
INGALLS, JOHN J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John J. Ingalls, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918. Wounded in the assault on machine-gun positions in the Bois-de-Belleau, Corporal Ingalls
refused to be evacuated, but assisted in the evacuation of the wounded, thereby displaying great qualities of selfsacrifice and devotion to duty.
Born: at Bellevue, Iowa
Home Town: Olin, Iowa
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
INMAN, LEON W.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Leon W. Inman, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 4, 1918. Sergeant Inman led his platoon in attack, setting an example by keeping several yards in advance
of the men. He also assisted in dressing the wounds of members of his platoon under machine-gun and artillery fire.
After being wounded, he remained with his platoon until ordered to leave by the medical officer.
Born: at Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ISRAEL, FREDERICK
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frederick Israel, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4,
1918. Second Lieutenant Israel twice volunteered and carried messages to the front line along a road swept by
machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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JACKSON, GILDER D.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Gilder D. Jackson, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on July 18, 1918, at Vierzy,
France.
JOHNSON, GILLIS AUGUSTUS
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Gillis Augustus Johnson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Johnson volunteered and led an attack upon enemy machine-gun positions
under intense machine-gun fire and artillery barrage, and although severely wounded in the leg, succeeded in
cleaning out several machine-gun nests, capturing guns and a number of prisoners.
Born: at Fort Worth, Texas
Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*JOHNSTON, SCOTT MARTIN
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Scott Martin Johnston, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. With a small detachment, Second Lieutenant Johnston charged a machine-gun nest and captured a German
gun which was inflicting severe losses on the American lines. Although seriously wounded, he stayed with his men
until ordered to a dressing station by his company commander.
Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota
Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
JONES, HAROLD A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harold A. Jones, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and
heroic service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the
Northern Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
JORDAN, JACK
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jack Jordan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4,
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1918. After all the other members of their crews had become casualties, Corporal Jordan and another soldier
advanced with their gun through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to an advanced position and put up their gun
in action in support of Infantry. They remained in this position after the Infantry had retired and until their
ammunition was exhausted.
Born: at Rockwall, Texas
Home Town: Tullia, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
JORDAN, RICHARD OAKES
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Richard Oakes Jordan, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machinegun nest,
Private Jordan, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles,
killing three members of the crew and capturing twenty-five others, together with three machine guns.
Born: at Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
JUSTESEN, WILLIAM A.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William A. Justesen, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. Private Justesen displayed exceptional bravery in charging three machineguns with the aid of a small
detachment of his comrades, killing the crews and capturing the guns, which were immediately turned on the
Germans, thereby opening the line for the advance of his company, which had been held up by the enemy's fire.
Born: at Moroni, Utah
Home Town: Moroni, Utah
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
KANE, TONY W.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Tony W. Kane, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France,
November 10, 1918. Sergeant Kane reconnoitered the position of enemy machine-guns which were holding up the
advance of his company across the Meuse. After he had located them, he alone silenced the fire of two guns, thus
making possible the continuance of his company's advance.
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)
KAULSKY, FRANK
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank Kaulsky, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
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October 4, 1918. Private Kaulsky volunteered to rescue a wounded comrade from a violent barrage; and, although
he was wounded, he successfully accomplished his mission.
Born: at Waukesha, Wisconsin
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
KELLER, THEODORE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 2, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Theodore Keller, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Barricourt, France,
November 1 - 2, 1918. Working through three desperate counterattacks of the enemy, Sergeant Keller established
liaison with the adjacent division, maintaining contact with his flanks at all times, despite the hazards under which
he worked.
Born: at Lexington, Kentucky
Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
KELLY, FRANCIS J.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Francis J. Kelly, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4,
1918. After all other officers of his company had become casualties, First Lieutenant Kelly took command and,
while able to retire to a stronger position, yet he ordered an advance against greatly superior numbers, breaking the
enemy's attack and taking many prisoners.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
KEYSER, RALPH STOVER
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 10 - November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ralph Stover Keyser, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
attached to the Fifth Marines in France. Major Keyser participated in the battles of the Chateau- Thierry Sector, June
10th to July 10th, 1918; in the counter-thrust southwest of Soissons, July 18th to 19th; and as member of the General
Staff of the Second Division. He participated in the occupation of the Marbache Sector (just north of Nancy) August
12th to 16th; the St. Mihiel salient September 2 to 16; the battle of Blanc Mont Ridge, October 1st to 10th, and the
battle of the Meuse-Argonne, November 1 to 11th; the march to the Rhine; the occupation of the Coblens Bridge
Head, and return of the Second Division to the United States and in the workings of his important department very
efficiently, and with marked success. The services rendered Major Keyser were conspicuous; highly meritorious,
and in duty of great responsibility.
Born: 5/10/1883 at Thoroughfare, Virginia
Home Town: Thoroughfare, Virginia
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*KIDDER, HUGH P.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Hugh P. Kidder, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont,
France, October 2 - 3, 1918. On the morning of October 2, Second Lieutenant Kidder led a small patrol into enemy
trenches and captured two strong machine-gun positions which were menacing his company. On October 3, with his
platoon, Second Lieutenant Kidder attacked and captured four machine-gun nests, and many prisoners, after which
he went to the aid of two of his wounded men. While attempting to better his position in the face of heavy machinegun and artillery fire he was killed.
Born: at Waukon, Iowa
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
KNESS, KARL F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Karl F. Kness, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4,
1918. Private Kness volunteered and assisted a wounded comrade to get to the rear, going through an area swept by
terrific machine-gun and artillery fire for a distance of more than a kilometer. He carried the wounded man the
greater part of the distance.
Born: at Wichita, Kansas
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
KORMAN, FRANK A.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank A. Korman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4 - 6, 1918. When volunteers were called for to rescue another member of his company who was severely
wounded, Private Korman responded and, in plain view of the enemy, carried his wounded comrade to shelter
through heavy machine-gun fire.
Born: at Roxbury, Massachusetts
Home Town: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
KREUZMAN, WILLIAM ALPHEUS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Alpheus Kreuzman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville,
France, November 1, 1918. Private Kreuzman volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was
infested with hostile machine guns, returning with several prisoners.
Born: at Georgetown, Kentucky
Home Town: Batesville, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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KUKOSKI, JOHN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Kukoski, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, on June
6, 1918. Alone, Private Kukoski charged a machine-gun and with the utmost bravery captured it and its crew,
including one officer.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LANE, HERSCHEL V.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herschel V. Lane, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 77th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 20,
1918. Private Lane volunteered and successfully carried messages from Vierzy to the front line near Tigny, through
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, after two others who had been detailed for the duty had failed to get through.
Born: at Omaha, Nebraska
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LARSEN, HENRY L.
(First Award)
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
3d Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry L. Larsen, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service as Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment Marines. On October 4, 1918, Major
Larsen's battalion was leading in the attack made by the 5th Marines, while operating with the 4th French Army,
east of Rheims. The French troops on his left not being advanced, and the Brigade on his right being somewhat in
rear of the advance, his battalion had both flanks exposed. In spite of this, his coolness and personal bravery enabled
him to hold on to the ground gained. The Germans repeatedly counter- attacked, in one instance directly from his
left rear, and his position throughout the whole day was under a most severe artillery and machine-gun fire. Major
Larsen constantly visited the most exposed parts of his lines and encouraged his men by his inspiring example.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Littleton, Colorado
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2d Nicaragua)
LAUGHLIN, GEORGE MCC.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George McC. Laughlin, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and
heroic service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the
Northern Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
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LAY, HARRY R.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry R. Lay, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918.
Lieutenant Colonel Lay, attached to the staff of the 4th Brigade, pressed forward and was with the foremost waves
in the capture of the town. He was zealous, cool and courageous, and was an inspiration to the men. Colonel Lay
with six men detached from their companies, rounded up and took to the rear eight hundred German prisoners. He
then returned and gave himself to forwarding the success of the attack without any regard to his personal safety. It is
considered that Lieutenant Colonel Lay displayed extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty.
LEE, WILL H.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Will H. Lee, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4,
1918. During an advance of his company, Corporal Lee volunteered to carry a wounded comrade to a place of safety
through hostile machine-gun fire. He later brought a wounded soldier from "No Man's Land" through a heavy
machine-gun and artillery barrage.
Born: at Yoakum, Texas
Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LEGENDRE, JAMES HENNEN
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James Hennen Legendre, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on the Lucy-Torcy Road,
France, June 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Legendre displayed exceptional bravery in organizing and leading a party
of volunteers through heavy machine-gun fire for the purpose of securing two wounded men on the Lucy-Torcy,
Road.
Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*LEITNER, ALOYSIUS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Aloysius Leitner, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action June 12, 1918, in
the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France. Although seriously wounded, Private Leitner displayed extraordinary heroism
in assisting to capture three officers and one hundred sixty-nine men of the enemy forces, after which he continued
forward and aided in taking six more prisoners, who were operating a machine gun. The wounds received while
performing these valiant deeds proved fatal.
Born: at Charlesburg, Wisconsin
Home Town: Holstein, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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LIENHARD, JACOB
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jacob Lienhard, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Lienhard led his men in an attack on a strongly held enemy position
through heavy machine-gun and shell fire, and although severely wounded continued to lead and encourage his men.
Born: at Plymouth, Wisconsin
Home Town: Plymouth, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LINDGREN, EVERETTE E.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Everette E. Lindgren, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. During an attack on a strong enemy position, under terrific machine-gun and artillery fire, Second
Lieutenant Lindgren led his platoon to the support of the platoon operating on his left, rallying men from another
company, who had become separated from their organizations, to his support. Although severely wounded, he
remained in action until the position was consolidated.
Born: at Adrian, Minnesota
Home Town: Detroit, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*LINDSEY, CLINTON S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clinton S. Lindsey, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois- de-Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918. Private Lindsey displayed commendable gallantry when he voluntarily sought permission
to leave shelter and, at great exposure to himself, rescued a helpless wounded officer from an open field. He was
killed in action June 8, 1918.
Born: at Bertram, Texas
Home Town: San Marcos, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*LOCKE, KARL W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Karl W. Locke, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Locke gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Oberlin, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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LONG, CHARLES GRANT
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles G. Long, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally
meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant to the Major General Commanding, and as Officerin-Charge of the organization and distribution of the personnel of the Marine Corps, both for duty with the Navy and
with the American Expeditionary force in France.
Born: 12/14/1969 at South Weymouth, Massachusetts
Other Award: USMC Brevet Medal (Spanish-American War)
LOOMIS, CASEY V.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Casey V. Loomis, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. During an enemy counterattack Corporal Loomis voluntarily left a sheltered position, and, in
entire disregard of his own safety, set up his gun in the open under heavy enemy fire. By securing enfilading fire on
the advancing enemy, he broke up the counterattack within one hundred yards of our line.
Born: at Walhalla, North Dakota
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LOTSPIECH, ORR V.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Orr V. Lotspiech, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. While passing through an unusual barrage of artillery fire and machine-guns, Private Lotspiech had his leg
broken by a bullet. Undaunted, he dragged himself to the post of command and reported to his company commander
that his mission had been completed, thus saving the dispatch of another runner.
Born: at Sheldon, Missouri
Home Town: Boonville, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LOWE, WILLIAM O.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
90th Aero Squadron, 3d Observation Group, Army Air Service (Attached)
Date of Action: October 7, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William O. Lowe, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
in action east of Cunel, Verdun Sector, France, October 7, 1918 while attached as an Observer with the 90th Aero
Squadron, 3d Observation Group, U.S. Army Air Service. Second Lieutenant William Lowe, while staking the
advance lines of the 80th Division, was suddenly attacked by a formation of eight enemy machines (Fokker type),
which dived out of a cloud bank. Although greatly outnumbered. Lieutenant Lowe succeeded in shooting down one
out of control and disabling a second so that it was forced to land. Later, on the same mission, he was again attacked
by a patrol of five enemy scout machines, and in a running fight he drove these off and successfully completed his
mission.
Born: at Ath ens, Tennessee
Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*LUKINS, FRED T.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Fred T. Lukins, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Lukins gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LULOFF, ZALME
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Zalme Luloff, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4,
1918. Disregarding his personal safety, Private Luloff showed marked bravery by carrying messages through heavy
machine-gun fire; and after his captain was wounded lie rendered valuable assistance in establishing and
maintaining liaison between the platoons of his company.
Born: at Russia Home Town: Staten Island, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LYNG, ARTHUR E.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arthur E. Lyng, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4, 1918. While engaged in scouting, Gunnery Sergeant Lyng discovered the enemy forming for a
surprise attack against an unprotected portion of his lines. He quickly organized sufficient force to destroy the
enemy's plans and accomplished the capture of ten of the raiding party and six machine guns.
Born: at New Haven, Connecticut
Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
LYSTER, WAYNE G.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Wayne G. Lyster, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Lyster, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry
important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: at Cardington, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Alden, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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MACKIN, ELTON EDWARD
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Elton Edward Mackin, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 67th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 4, 1918. As a runner, Private Mackin carried messages over territory which was subject to constant shell
fire, exhibiting singular courage and devotion to duty.
Born: at Lewiston, New York
Home Town: Lewiston, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*MADSEN, EDMUND TERNER
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edmund Terner Madsen, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Madsen gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Denmark Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*MARKLEY, GEORGE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Markley, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Somme- Py, France,
October 4, 1918. Sergeant Markley volunteered to ascertain the position of enemy machine guns enfilading his
company. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire he explored the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.
Later, when his company was ordered to attack, Sergeant Markley preceded the line as scout and was killed.
Born: at Battle Creek, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MARLOWE, FRED MARION
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
74th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Fred Marion Marlowe, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 74th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Moulin St. Georges,
France, November 1, 1918. Sergeant Marlowe had just taken command of his platoon, owing to the senior platoon
sergeant having been wounded, when the advancing line was held up by a concentration of enemy machine-gun fire.
Taking two other soldiers with him, he rushed a German machine-gun nest and put it out of action. The capture of
this nest compelled the surrender of the remaining machine- gunners in the vicinity and the line was again able to
advance. Eighty prisoners and nine machine guns were captured through this bold exploit.
Born: at Williamsburg, Indiana
Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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MARSHALL, RALPH WILLIAM
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
3d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ralph William Marshall, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-deBelleau, France, on June 6 and 8, 1918. Second Lieutenant Marshall demonstrated conspicuous bravery and
coolness in fearlessly exposing himself to heavy fire from machine-guns, rifles, and hand grenades in order that he
might procure accurate information regarding the movements of the enemy.
Born: at Elgin, Illinois
Home Town: West Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MATHIAS, JEAN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jean Mathias, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau, France, June
11, 1918. After all the other members of his group had been killed or wounded by fire from an enemy machine gun,
Private Mathias charged the gun position alone, killing three of the crew and capturing the gun.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MATTHEWS, HUGH L.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters, 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: March 14 - November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Hugh L. Matthews, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while attached to Headquarters, Second Division, A.E.F. Lieutenant Colonel Matthews participated in the
occupation of the Toulon-Tryon Sectors, on the Heights of the Meuse, between Verdun and St. Mihiel, March 14 to
May 15, 1918; and in the battles in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, June 1st to July 10th; southwest of Soissons, July 18
to 19; the occupation of the Marbache Sector, just north of Nancy, August 7th to 16th; the battle of Blanc Mont
Ridge, October 1st to 10th; and the battle of Meuse-Argonne, November 1st to 11th; the march to the Rhine; the
occupation of the Coblens Bridge Head; and the return of the Second Division to the United States. As Assistant
Chief of Staff, in charge of the Department of Administration, there came under his jurisdiction all matters
pertaining to the supply and transportation of the troops, discipline, health, etc. In short Lieutenant Colonel
Matthews had supervision over the work of the Adjutant, Quartermaster, Commissary, Ordnance Officer, Judge
Advocate, Chief Surgeon, Chief of Engineers, Senior Chaplain, and the Welfare Organizations.
Born: 6/18/1876 at Loudon County, Tennessee
Home Town: Maryville, Tennessee
MCCOY, CHARLES TICE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles Tice McCoy, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Engaged as a runner, Private McCoy demonstrated the highest courage in carrying
messages over hazardous territory under constant shell and machine-gun fire.
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Born: at Logan, Iowa
Home Town: Louisburg, Kansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*MCCOY, JAMES C.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James C. McCoy, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918.
Killed in action, Captain McCoy gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an
example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Fall River, Massachusetts
Home Town: Fall River, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MCCULLOUGH, THOMAS L.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Observer, First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September 9, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas L. McCullough, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as
an Observer in the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN), at the Front in
France. Sergeant McCullough participated successfully in numerous air raids into enemy territory and on September
9, 1918, while flying over Cortemarck, Belgium, was attacked by eight enemy scouts. Sergeant McCullough shot
down one of the enemy planes and fought off the others until his gun jammed and he was forced out of action.
MCGRAW, JOHN K.
First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Airplane Squadron C, First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: October 28, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John K. McGraw, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in
the line of his profession. On October 28, 1918, there had been received at the aerodrome of Squadron C, First
Aviation Force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN), in France, 1500 live bombs in individual wooden
crates. An aeroplane piloted by Lieutenant Ralph Talbot crashed into this pile of live bombs, caught fire and was
completely burned. The fire spread to the crates of bombs and an explosion was imminent. Sergeant McGraw
impressed the nearest men into service and dragged the burning crates of bombs off the pile while other men rolled
them in the mud until the fire was extinguished. Sergeant McGraw's presence of mind and courage undoubtedly
prevented a serious explosion, which would unquestionable have resulted in the destruction of the entire aerodrome
and probable loss of life as well, and it is believed that this action should be appropriately recognized.
*MCHENRY, JOHN, JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John McHenry, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary devotion
to duty while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Somme Py, France, on
October 3, 1918. Traveling two nights in order to take part in the action at Somme-Py, after having been released
from a hospital and although offered a detail that would have kept him out of danger, Lieutenant McHenry insisted
on taking his platoon into the firing line. With disregard for danger he was well in advance of the leading wave of
his platoon when he was killed by enemy machine-gun fire.
Born: at Pikesville, Maryland
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Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
MCILVAIN, WILLIAM M.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Airplane Squadron No. 2, First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William M. McIlvain, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the
line of his profession as Commanding Officer of Airplane Squadron No. 2, 1st Marine Aviation Force, attached to
the Northern Bomb Group (USN), in which capacity he trained and led this Squadron on bombing raids against the
enemy.
MCINTYRE, WILLIAM M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William M. McIntyre, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. Private McIntyre, with three other soldiers, captured a machine-gun which was holding up the 55th Company
of Marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for them to
expose themselves to the fire of this gun.
Born: at Scottsville, New York
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MCKINNEY, DAREL JESSE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Darel Jesse McKinney, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, on June 8, 1918. Although severely wounded, Sergeant McKinney refused to go to the rear for treatment.
Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon to the attack, inflicting great losses upon the enemy.
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MCLEOD, HERMAN L.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herman L. McLeod, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois- de-Belleau,
France, June 6 - 8, 1918. Private McLeod, with Joseph A. Darges, Howard Childs and Benjamin Tilghman,
Corporals, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the Bois-deBelleau. They were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves with such distinction that they
were an example for the remainder of their command.
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Paulding, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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MCNULTY, JOHN
Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John McNulty, Gunner, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action between
Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded during an enemy
counterattack, Gunner McNulty voluntarily remained on the firing line under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire,
operating a machine-gun, the crew of which had all been killed or wounded. By staying at his post until the enemy
was repulsed and he was ordered to the rear by his commanding officer, he furnished an inspiring example to the
other members of the company.
Born: at England Home Town: Revere, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MELCHER, EDWARD J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward J. Melcher, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 25, 1918. Wounded in the head and thigh, Corporal Melcher nevertheless continued valiantly to lead
his group through machine-gun and rifle fire to their objective.
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MESSINGER, ELIAS J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Elias J. Messinger, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918, Private Messinger with three other soldiers captured a machine gun which was holding up the 55th Company
of Marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for them to
expose themselves to the fire of this gun.
Born: at Waterloo, Iowa
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MEYER, ALBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Albert Meyer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September
15, 1918. While on duty as stretcher bearer for his company, Private Meyer rushed into the open to rescue another
soldier threatened with capture in the face of a large force of advancing Germans. He killed two of the enemy and
brought in the soldier to a place of safety.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*MILES, THOMAS H., JR.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas H. Miles, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Miles gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Germantown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Germantown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MILLER, HUGH S.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Hugh S. Miller, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau, France, on
June 6, 1918. Private Miller captured two of the enemy single-handed. Although ordered to the rear twice because of
illness, he returned to his command voluntarily and continued to fight with it vigorously throughout the advance.
Born: at St. Louis, Missouri
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MILLER, THOMAS A. O.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas A. O. Miller, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge,
France, October 4, 1918. Private Miller volunteered and carried a message through terrific shell and machine-gun
fire. In the performance of this mission he suffered the loss of a leg from an exploding shell.
Born: at Eau Claire, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Eau Claire, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MILLS, BRUCE H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Bruce H. Mills, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France, October 3,
1918. When the advance of their company was held up by enfilading fire from a hostile machine-gun nest, Private
Mills, with three other soldiers, volunteered and made a flank attack on the nest with bombs and rifles, killing three
members of the crews and capturing twenty-five others together with three machine guns.
Born: at Mason, Michigan
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*MINCEY, GEORGE A.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George A. Mincey, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Mincey gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Ogeechee, Georgia
Home Town: Ogeechee, Georgia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MINNIS, JOHN A.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
38th Infantry Regiment (USA) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John A. Minnis, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 38th Infantry Regiment (Army) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Mezy, France, July
15, 1918. During the enemy drive Captain Minnis fearlessly reorganized a unit that had lost its officers and held his
position against the enemy assault. A short time later he gallantly led fifteen men in a counterattack under heavy
enemy machine-gun fire. He repulsed the enemy and captured twenty-four prisoners.
Born: at Montgomery, Alabama
Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MONTAG, BERNARD WILLIAM
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Bernard William Montag, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France,
July 19, 1918. Corporal Montag and three comrades, Privates McIntyre, Messinger, and Wood, captured a machine
gun which was holding up the company of Marines, killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring
work it was necessary for them to expose themselves to the fire of this gun. Even though Corporal Montag and
Privates McIntyre and Messinger were wounded during the advance, the party continued forward and succeeded.
Born: at Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Home Town: Toledo, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MONTAGUE, ROBERT L.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert L. Montague, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished service while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. During
the advance in the battle of Meuse-Argonne, November 1, 1918, First Lieutenant Montague organized a detachment
of fifteen men and entered the town of St. Georges from the rear, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire,
capturing machine-gun nests, thereby enabling his company to advance.
Born: at Danville, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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MOORE, WILLIAM B.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
91st Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William B. Moore, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 91st Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches,
France, June 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Moore volunteered and took a truck load of ammunition and material into
Bouresches, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation.
Born: at Waco, Texas
Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MORAN, PATRICK J.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Patrick J. Moran, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near Thiaucourt. France, September 15, 1918. Passing from one gun to another, at all times exposing himself to
great danger, carrying ammunition and encouraging his comrades, Private Moran showed great devotion to duty.
When his company commander had become seriously wounded, he left his place of shelter and carried him to a firstaid station.
Born: at Louisville, Kentucky
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MORELAND, OSCAR E.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Oscar E. Moreland, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3 - 5, 1918. Although Corporal Moreland was wounded he refused to go to the rear, but remained on duty
throughout the two days' action, during which time he distinguished himself in grenade fighting at close range,
organizing the flank of his company and holding it against three counterattacks, and killing or capturing all the
members of a hostile patrol.
Born: at Indianola, Illinois
Home Town: Indianola, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MORSE, EDMOND H.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Port of Embarkation, Liverpool, England
Date of Action: 1917 - 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edmond H. Morse, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service in duties of great responsibility as Embarkation officer at the Port of Southampton, and
subsequently as Embarkation Officer at the Port of Liverpool, England, in 1917 and 1918. In both of these positions
his performance of duty was conspicuously able under conditions of great difficulty. By unsparing application to the
work, and by tact, sound judgment and ability Captain Morse secured and maintained the cordial co-operation of the
British Military and Naval authorities, working jointly with him in the successful accomplishment of this important
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task of handling, without loss or mishap, some three-fourths of a million American troops through the United
Kingdom to English Channel ports, for further transfer to France.
MOSELEY, GAINES
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Gaines Moseley, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. As
commander of an assault company, Captain Moseley displayed exceptional courage in carrying his line forward
during a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage.
Born: at Aiken, South Carolina
Home Town: Aiken, South Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MULTER, WALTON L.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walton L. Multer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 5, 1918. Private Multer voluntarily went forward for a distance of 800 meters
under heavy shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left there the night before when the advance
patrols had been withdrawn.
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Kingston, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MURRAY, CHARLES I.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles I. Murray, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary and
conspicuous bravery and efficiency while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F. during the advance upon Bouresches, France, on the night of June 6, 1918. Having been shot through both
arms by machine-gun fire and being no longer able to advance, First Lieutenant Murray refused assistance and
walked to the rear alone.
Born: at Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
MYERS, DEMARR E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Demarr E. Myers, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France,
November 1, 1918. Private Myers volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with
hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
Born: at Steubenville, Ohio
Home Town: Steubenville, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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NAEGLE, HANS M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Hans M. Naegle, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Villemontry, France,
November 10, 1918. Private Naegle and a companion went out ahead of the line and silenced a machine-gun which
threatened to hold up the advance of his company.
Born: at Moroni, Utah
Home Town: Toquerville, Utah
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
NAGAZYNA, JOHN JAMES
(First Award)
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John James Nagazyna, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack
on Tigny, France, July 19, 1918. During a critical time in the assault against Tigny, when his company had suffered
heavy losses, Gunnery Sergeant Nagazyna set such an example of personal bravery and determination as to inspire
his men to success. At a time when it seemed impossible to advance any farther, his fearlessness in moving up and
down his lines to steady his men encouraged them to go forward against heavy odds and take and hold their
objective.
Born: at Cohoes, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWII)
NELSON, ROBERT L.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert L. Nelson, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service as Aide-de-Camp to the Division Commander, 2nd Division, A.E.F., in the operations at St.
Mihiel, Blanc Mont Ridge and the Meuse-Argonne. Captain Nelson's service in that capacity greatly contributed to
the efficiency, discipline and morale of the 2nd Division.
NOBLE, ALFRED HOUSTON
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Alfred Houston Noble, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-deBelleau, France, June 6 - 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Noble was conspicuous for his judgment and personal courage in
handling his company in attacks against superior numbers in strongly fortified machine- gun positions. His fortitude
and initiative enabled his command each time to achieve success.
Born: 10/26/1894 at Federalsburg, Maryland
Home Town: Federalsburg, Maryland
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*NORMAN, HARVEY C.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: October 22, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harvey C. Norman, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism as a Pilot in the First Marine Aviation force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN), at the front in
France. While on a bombing raid into enemy territory, October 22, 1918, Lieutenant Norman became separated from
the other planes of his formation, owing to heavy fog and while so cut off was attacked by seven enemy scout
planes. In the engagement which ensued he behaved with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, continuing the fight
against overwhelming odds until he himself was killed and his plane shot down.
NORSTRAND, CARL JOHANNES
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Carl Johannes Norstrand, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. When his presence was not demanded in the performance of the normal duties of his
office, Sergeant Major Norstrand volunteered to rescue wounded men from a field swept by machine-gun fire, and
continued this heroic work with the aid of other volunteers until all had been recovered.
Born: at Norway Home Town: Roscommon, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*NUTTING, LESTER HERBERT
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lester Herbert Nutting, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. Private Nutting voluntarily advanced two hundred yards beyond the front lines to locate enemy
machine-gun nests, signaling back their positions to the other members of his detachment, who immediately
destroyed them. Private Nutting was killed in returning to our lines.
Born: at Goodman, Missouri
Home Town: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*O'KELLEY, GROVER CLEVELAND
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Grover Cleveland O'Kelley, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, on June 6 - 8, 1918. Sergeant O'Kelley displayed the greatest qualities of courage and leadership in assaults
against strong enemy machine-gun positions, and was killed in the performance of this splendid duty.
Born: at Planter, Georgia
Home Town: Blountsville, Georgia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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OLDS, ARTHUR
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arthur Olds, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 2 3, 1918. After all the runners had been wounded, Sergeant Olds volunteered to act as runner, and made several trips
through machine-gun and artillery fire.
Born: at Millington, Michigan
Home Town: Millington, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
OLSEN, EYNAR F.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Eynar F. Olsen, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and heroic
service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern
Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
OLSEN, JOSEPH ENOCH
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph Enoch Olsen, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. While his platoon was following the advance of an infantry platoon,
which had become separated, Private Olsen was seriously wounded in the foot by machine-gun fire. At the edge of
heavy brushwood, a company of German infantry was encountered; and Private Olsen, who had been forced to fall
some distance behind, rushed forward as best he could and set up his tripod, acting as loader until the enemy was
repulsed.
Born: at New York Mills, Minnesota
Home Town: Heyburn, Idaho
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*OTTO, WILLIAM HERMAN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Herman Otto, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Otto gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which
will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Joliet, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*OVERTON, JOHN WILLIAM
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John William Overton, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19,
1918. While valiantly leading his platoon in an attack against the enemy, under severe machine-gun and artillery
fire, Second Lieutenant Overton was mortally wounded. His courageous conduct had a great moral effect upon his
men and helped to insure the success of the attack.
Born: at Nashville, Tennessee
Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*OVERTON, MACON C.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Macon C. Overton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for repeated acts of extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 2 - 10, 1918. When his battalion was halted by severe fire, Captain Overton attacked and reduced one
strong enemy machine-gun nest, and, moving forward, captured one field piece which was firing point-blank at his
company. He was wounded the next day, but he refused to be evacuated, and continued to lead his command with
skill and courage throughout the engagement. On October 8, after occupying St. Etienne without casualties in his
company, Captain Overton went through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to establish liaison with another
company, his conspicuous gallantry inspiring his men to repel two strong counterattacks.
Born: at Union Point, Georgia
Home Town: Union Point, Georgia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Distinguished Service Cross with OLC (WWI)
*PARKER, DONALD M.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Donald M. Parker, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. Corporal Parker voluntarily joined an officer and with him attacked and silenced a strong
machine-gun nest, menacing the left flank of the line. He held the position in the face of strong opposition until he
was fatally wounded by a sniper.
Born: at Leominster, Massachusetts
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*PARMLEY, WILLIAM BRACKSON
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Brackson Parmley, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Parmley gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Pulaski County, Kentucky
Home Town: Somerset, Kentucky
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Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
PAULEY, WILLARD E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
15th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 2, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Willard E. Pauley, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 15th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
at Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 2, 1918. Private Pauley showed the greatest determination and courage when he
maintained communication between the firing line and his headquarters by visual signaling. Knocked down twice,
he remained at his post in the open for several hours under heavy shell fire.
Born: at St. Albans, West Virginia
Home Town: St. Albans, West Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
PETERSON, HERMAN A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herman A. Peterson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and
heroic service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the
Northern Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
*PHILBLAD, HARRY W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry W. Philblad, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. Corporal Philblad advanced alone on two machine-gun nests, which he captured, killing several of
the crew with his pistol. Two hours later he again went forward with two other soldiers and, while attacking another
machine-gun nest, he was killed by shrapnel.
Born: at Knoxville, Illinois
Home Town: Knoxville, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*PILCHER, LUTHER W.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Luther W. Pilcher, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Pilcher gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Dothan, Alabama
Home Town: Chipley, Florida
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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PITTS, ROBERT C.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Action: June 6 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert C. Pitts, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism during the
attack from the 6th to the 10th of June, 1918. Corporal Pitts advanced with the most gallant bravery to an attack
outside his sector in order to support and rescue his comrades of the 116th Regiment of French Infantry.
*PLATT, CHESTER ERASTUS
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Chester Erastus Platt, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Platt gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve
as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Stockwell, Indiana
Home Town: Lafayette, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
PLATT, JONAS HENRY
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Jonas Henry Platt, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near the Bois-de- Belleau, ChateauThierry, France, June 6, 1918. Seriously wounded in the leg early in the engagement, First Lieutenant Platt
continued to direct, the operations not only of his platoon but of another. He charged and drove off the crew of an
enemy machine-gun, supervised the disposition and digging in of a large part of his company, and yielded command
only when exhausted from pain and loss of blood.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*PORTER, ERNEST WASHINGTON
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ernest Washington Porter, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in
action near Thiaucourt, France, September 15,1918. While taking cover with the remainder of his gun crew from a
heavy artillery barrage, Private Porter answered a call for volunteers to combat an enemy aeroplane. Upon reaching
his gun he was instantly killed by an aerial bomb.
Born: at Rutherford, New Jersey
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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PRETTY, JAMES LEWIS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James Lewis Pretty, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918. Private Pretty and a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in the
open under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded infantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating heroic
and voluntary disregard of self to save one who could not help himself.
Born: at Mansfield, Missouri
Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
PURYEAR, BENNET, JR.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Bennet Puryear, Jr., Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
attached to the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. Major Puryear participated in the occupation of the
Toulon-Troyon Sectors; on the heights of the Meuse--between Verdun and St. Mihiel; in the battles in the ChateauThierry Sector, June 1st to 10th and in the great counter-thrust, southwest of Soissons, July 18 to 19. While a
member of the Division Staff, Major Puryear participated in the occupation of the Marbache Sector (just north of
Nancy, August 7 to 20;) the battle of St. Mihiel, September 12th to 16th; the battle of Blanc-Mont-Ridge, October
1st to 10th; and the battle of Meuse-Argonne, November 1st to 11th; the march on the Rhine, and the occupation of
the Coblenz Bridge Head. Major Puryear played an important part in the successful workings of the Department of
Administration. The services, as above outlined, were conspicuous, highly meritorious and in duty of great
responsibility.
QUICK, JOHN HENRY
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Henry Quick, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at
Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. Sergeant Major Quick volunteered and assisted in taking a truck load of
ammunition and material into Bouresches, France, over a road swept by artillery and machine-gun fire, thereby
relieving a critical situation.
Born: 6/20/1870 at Charleston, West Virginia
Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Spanish-American War), Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
RADFORD, CYRUS S.
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
Depot of Supplies, Philadelphia, PA
Date of Action: 1917 - 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Cyrus S. Radford, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service
in the line of his profession as Officer-in-Charge of the Depot of Supplies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where
General Radford displayed qualities of energy, administrative ability and devotion to duty, whereby the supply
service of the Marine Corps was maintained in a high state of efficiency and every demand made upon it promptly
met.
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RANDLES, HAROLD J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harold J. Randles, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois- de-Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918. In delivering messages, Corporal Randles voluntarily chose the most direct route, although
it was through a machine-gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented the bombardment of positions that
had just been occupied. He took the path of danger to save his comrades.
Born: at Rochester, New York
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
REA, LEONARD E.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Leonard E. Rea, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 4,
1918. Second Lieutenant Rea retained command of his platoon after receiving a severe wound, which rendered him
unable to move without assistance and would not leave the line until ordered by his commanding officer.
Born: at Auburn, New York
Home Town: Auburn, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
REAM, BERTRAM LEE
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 17, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Bertram Lee Ream, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 75th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, on June 17, 1918. Corporal Ream and a comrade left shelter and went 200 yards in
the open under fire of the enemy and carried a wounded infantry soldier back to his lines, thereby demonstrating
heroic and voluntary disregard of self to save one who could not help himself.
Born: at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*REATH, THOMAS R.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Thomas R. Reath, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 12, 1918, in Belleau
Woods, France. Sergeant Reath's Company was under a heavy and devastating fire of artillery and machine guns.
The Company Commander was endeavoring to send an important message to his Battalion Commander. Several
messengers had been sent; none had returned, all having been killed or wounded in the endeavor to pass the
intervening open ground. Knowing all this, Sergeant Reath volunteered to try to get the message through. In the
performance of his duty he was killed.
Born: at Riverton, New Jersey
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)
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REEVES, ROY W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy W. Reeves, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. When a hand grenade was hurled into a group composed of himself and five other soldiers,
Corporal Reeves risked his life to save his comrades by picking up the grenade and throwing it out of the trench. It
exploded a few yards from his hand, seriously wounding him in the face and head.
Born: at Ravana, Mississippi
Home Town: San Diego, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*REGAN, GERALD V.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Gerald V. Regan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Acting in the capacity of section leader, Corporal Regan rendered great assistance to his platoon
and company commanders during an attack, and led his section in advance until he fell mortally wounded.
Born: at Duryea, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Duryea, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
RICHMOND, CHARLES H.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles H. Richmond, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont,
France, October 5, 1918. With the aid of one other soldier, Corporal Richmond located and captured a machine-gun
nest of four guns.
Born: at Charles County, Maryland
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
RICHMOND, CLARENCE L.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clarence L. Richmond, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3 - 5, 1918. Private Richmond unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and artillery fire
dressing and carrying wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were
wounded needing attention.
Born: at Cleveland, Tennessee
Home Town: Cleveland, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*RINDEAU, ARTHUR J.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arthur J. Rindeau, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Rindeau gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary
heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Saratoga, New York
Home Town: Southbridge, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ROBEN, DOUGLAS B.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Airplane Squadron No. 3, First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Douglas B. Roben, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished service in the line of
his profession as airplane Pilot and Squadron Commander of Airplane Squadron No. 3, 1st Marine Aviation Force,
attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN), in which capacity he led the Squadron on many active bombing raids
against the enemy.
ROBERTS, CHARLES DEWAYNE
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 & 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Charles DeWayne Roberts, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-deBelleau, France, on June 6 and 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Roberts showed rare courage in repeatedly leading his
platoon to an attack against an impregnable machine-gun position. Severely wounded and having lost the greater
part of his men, he remained in action and persisted in requesting reinforcements with which to renew the attack.
Born: at Kansas City, Kansas
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*ROBERTS, JAMES H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James H. Roberts, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 51st Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action south of Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Private Roberts, armed with an automatic rifle, crawled through a wire entanglement and disabled one
machine gun with a hand grenade and forced the crew of a second gun to surrender. His action enabled his company
to pass through the entanglement without serious loss.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland
Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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ROBERTSON, JAMES FERGUSON
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James Ferguson Robertson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for Regiment
(Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the capture of Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. First Lieutenant
Robertson displayed marked courage and resourcefulness in the capture of Bouresches. With one platoon of his
company on the night of June 6, 1918, in the face of heavy machine-gun barrage, he entered the town and heroically
withstood vigorous attempts of superior forces to dislodge him.
Born: at New Zealand Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ROBILLARD, FRED S.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Fred S. Robillard, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and heroic
service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern
Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
*ROBINSON, CALDWELL COLT
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Caldwell Colt Robinson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Robinson gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Hartford, Connecticut
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ROCKEY, KELLER EMRICK
(First Award)
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Keller Emrick Rockey, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France, on
June 6, 1918. Captain Rockey performed distinguished service by bringing up supports and placing them in the front
lines at great personal exposure, showing exceptional ability and extraordinary heroism. He was indefatigable and
invaluable in carrying forward the attack and organizing and holding the position.
Born: 9/22/1888 at Columbia City, Indiana
Home Town: Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Nicaragua)
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*ROCKWELL, MEARL COLIN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Mearl Colin Rockwell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France,
on the night of June 4, 1918. As a member of a raiding patrol, Private Rockwell displayed great courage and
devotion by fearlessly entering extremely dangerous areas and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the
success of subsequent operations.
Born: at Coolidge, Kansas
Home Town: Holly, Colorado
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*RODGERS, JOHN WILEY
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Wiley Rodgers, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Rodgers gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Equality, Illinois
Home Town: San Diego, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
RODGERS, MARTIS SANDERS
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Martis Sanders Rodgers, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near the
Champagne Sector, France, October 4, 1918. Even after being wounded, Gunnery Sergeant Rodgers volunteered and
led a patrol into "No Man's Land" and succeeded in returning with four wounded comrades. After his platoon
commander had been wounded, he assumed command and led the men through the most trying and difficult
conditions, until a second wound forced his removal to the rear.
Born: at Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Home Town: Gordo, Alabama
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ROGERS, FORD O.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ford O. Rogers, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and heroic
service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern
Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
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RYAN, JOHN EDWARD
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Edward Ryan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Corporal Ryan requested and obtained permission to lead his company's advance. In performing
this task, and providing for the safety of his men, Corporal Ryan fell, wounded through the leg.
Born: at Galveston, Texas
Home Town: Galveston, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SCHIANI, ALFRED
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 13, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Alfred Schiani, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau, France, June
13, 1918. Severely wounded at the beginning of the attack, Private Schiani, an automatic rifle carrier, continued to
advance, carrying two pouches of ammunition until he fell unconscious.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*SCHNEIDER, JOHN G., JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John G. Schneider, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near the Forest of Argonne,
France, November 1, 1918. Although he was painfully wounded, First Lieutenant Schneider continued to advance
with his command until he was wounded a second time.
Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri
Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SCHREECH, GEORGE WALTER
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Walter Schreech, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville,
France, November 1, 1918. Corporal Schreech volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine infested with
hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
Born: at Kansas, Illinois
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*SCHWAB, VINCENT M.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Vincent M. Schwab, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 8th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Schwab gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Germany Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SCOTT, MILTON R.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Milton R. Scott, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4, 1918. After being severely wounded Gunnery Sergeant Scott continued to assist in consolidating
the position of his platoon, later placing himself in an exposed position in order to gain good observation for sniping
enemy machine-gun positions.
Born: at La Monte, Missouri
Home Town: La Monte, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SEIGRIST, HOBART A.
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Hobart A. Seigrist, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished service as Sergeant Major of the 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. Sergeant
Major Seigrist assumed the duties of Sergeant Major during one of the bitter attacks of the Brigade in the Bois-deBelleau, and discharged them to the entire satisfaction of the Brigade Commander. Since then he has distinguished
himself by his efficient, energetic, and unselfish devotion to duty, under severe conditions and without sleep for
days and nights, particularly in the operations in Champagne and north of Argonne.
SEITZ, LESTER EARL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lester Earl Seitz, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3 - 5, 1918. After being struck in the leg by shrapnel, Private Seitz continued to act as stretcher bearer for
two days and nights under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, carrying wounded comrades to the first-aid station.
Born: at Fincastle, Ohio
Home Town: McArthur, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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SELLERS, JAMES MCB
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James McB Sellers, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action June 6, 1918, at
Bouresches, France. At a critical period of the attack, First Lieutenant Sellers was selected to transport a message of
the extreme importance of which he was cognizant. In order to execute his mission he had to pass through a heavy
artillery bombardment of high-explosive and gas shells. Although seriously wounded while making the trip, he
successfully executed his mission.
Born: at Lexington, Missouri
Home Town: Lexington, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SEXTON, FRED LEO
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Fred Leo Sexton, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France,
November 1, 1918. Exposing himself to enemy fire, Private Sexton, with another soldier, courageously advanced
ahead of their platoon and captured five machine-guns and fourteen prisoners.
Born: at Osage, Iowa
Home Town: Osage, Iowa
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SHEAFF, DONALD RAMSAY
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Donald Ramsay Sheaff, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, on June 6, 1918. In delivering messages, Corporal Sheaff voluntarily chose the most direct route, although it
was through a machine-gun barrage, to deliver information which prevented the bombardment of positions that had
just been occupied. He took the path of danger to save his comrades.
Born: at Colorado, Texas
Home Town: Colorado, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SHEARER, MAURICE E.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Maurice E. Shearer, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 25,
1918. Major Shearer displayed conspicuous courage, going forward at the head of his command, during the attack.
Personally going along the front line after the objective had been reached, Major Shearer encouraged his men and
directed the repulse of a counter-attack by the enemy. During the encounter his battalion took over 200 prisoners and
19 machine-guns.
Born: at Marion County, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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SHEPHERD, LEMUEL C.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lemuel C. Shepherd, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 3, 1918, near the Lucy-Torcy
Roads, France. First Lieutenant Shepherd declined medical treatment after being wounded and continued
courageously to lead his men.
Born: 2/10/1896 at Norfolk, Virginia
Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SHEPHERD, ROYAL HAMILTON CLATER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Royal Hamilton Clater Shepherd, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 95th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Tigny,
France, July 19, 1918. Private Shepherd entered the action with badly burned foot, which fact he concealed from his
officers. Shot through the shoulder early in the advance and unable to hold his position in the firing line, he carried
wounded men to shelter for six hours, all of the time under heavy fire of the enemy. He yielded to treatment himself
only when he had become exhausted from the effects of his injury.
Born: at Oaklawn, Illinois
Home Town: Houston, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*SHERMAN, STEPHEN GEORGE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Stephen George Sherman, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Sherman gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SHOWERS, WILLIAM LESTER
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Lester Showers, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Showers, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in carrying messages for three
days under shell and machine-gun fire.
Born: at Fort Branch, Indiana
Home Town: Fort Branch, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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SIBLEY, BERTON W.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
3d Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Berton W. Sibley, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service and unexcelled gallantry as Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d
Division, A.E.F. Major Sibley commanded his battalion in its attack upon enemy machine-gun positions at Belleau
Woods, from June 6th to 8th, personally leading the attack on June 8th at a critical time in the engagement.
Confronted by tremendous odds, his excellent judgment and personal bravery inspired his men to redoubled efforts.
When all the officers of one of his companies (Company I) had been wounded he advanced with that company and
displayed fine courage and dash throughout the action. This was on the 6th and 8th of June, 1918. He led his men
superbly under most trying conditions against the most distinguished elements of the German Army, administering
to those organizations their first defeat.
SIEG, ROBERT E.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert E. Sieg, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont., France, October 3 5, 1918. Private Sieg unhesitatingly went through the heaviest machine-gun and artillery fire dressing and carrying
wounded. Disregarding his own safety, he refused to take rest or food while there were wounded needing attention.
Born: at Lundy, Missouri
Home Town: Hooper, Nebraska
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SILVERTHORN, MERWIN HANCOCK
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Merwin Hancock Silverthorn, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4, 1918. Second Lieutenant Silverthorn carried an important message to his battalion commander
and returned with instructions at a critical time through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: 9/22/1896 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SIMMONS, SAMUEL SLOKOM
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Samuel Slokom Simmons, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Simmons volunteered and attacked a machine-gun nest in advance
of his front line, killing the entire crew. Later, with another soldier, he went into an enemy dugout and captured forty
prisoners. He also carried three messages through the enemy barrage.
Born: at Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*SIMON, FRANK J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank J. Simon, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Georges, France,
November 1, 1918. Advancing with two other men alongside of a tank, in front of his company, Sergeant Simon
encountered terrific enemy fire. After cutting their way through the wire the men in the tank and the men following
Sergeant Simon were killed and he was wounded. Undaunted by his wound, he continued on alone, encountering
and capturing six of the crew of the enemy machine-gun in a dugout.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*SIMPSON, ROY HOBSON
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 12, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Roy Hobson Simpson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the attack on the
Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 12, 1918. Private Simpson carried a message from Battalion to Company
headquarters directly across the face of enemy fire. Shot through the chest he continued running and called out, "I
must deliver this message," struggling forward for 50 feet more in his heroic effort to carry out his mission before
falling dead.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SINCLAIR, WILBERT W.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Wilbert W. Sinclair, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France,
November 10, 1918. Private Sinclair, alone, reconnoitered the position of enemy machine-guns which were holding
up the advance of his company across the Meuse. After he had located them, he silenced the fire of two guns, thus
making possible the continuance of his company's advance.
Born: at Tyngsboro, Massachusetts
Home Town: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SKAGGS, WILLIAM H.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William H. Skaggs, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Vierzy, France, on July 19, 1918. Although seriously wounded in action, Corporal Skaggs carried a
wounded comrade six kilometers to a dressing station under terrific enemy fire.
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SLOVER, ROBERT
(First Award)
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert Slover, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. Corporal Slover assisted in preparing an emergency force of about thirty men, leading them in
attack against greatly superior numbers of the enemy, who were preparing a surprise attack against an unprotected
projection of our lines. His leadership and daring resulted in the complete success of the exploit.
Born: at Coal Creek, Tennessee
Home Town: Coal Creek, Tennessee
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross (WWI)
SLOVER, ROBERT
(Second Award)
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert Slover, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Soissons, France on July
18, 1918.
Born: at Coal Creek, Tennessee
Home Town: Coal Creek, Tennessee
Other Award: Navy Cross w/Gold Star (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross
*SLYKE, ALFRED GEORGE
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Alfred George Slyke, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 77th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near Blanc Mont, France, November 4, 1918. When the Germans attacked Sergeant Slyke's machine-gun
detachment at close range, ammunition was dropped between the gun and the enemy. Although the enemy was
bombing the gun position with hand grenades, Sergeant Slyke went forward and secured the ammunition and then
opened fire and routed the enemy, who had already injured three of his crew with grenades.
Born: at Amsterdam, New York
Home Town: Amsterdam, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SMITH, DWIGHT F.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Dwight F. Smith, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Company I, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau, France,
June 8, 1918. Captain Smith was conspicuous for his gallantry and energy in conducting attacks against superior
forces in strongly fortified machine-gun positions. Under heavy machine-gun fire he fought until incapacitated by
wounds.
Born: at Stowe, Vermont
Home Town: Stowe, Vermont
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*SMITH, JOHN F.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John F. Smith, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 4, 1918. During a heavy enemy counter-barrage Private Smith was engaged as a runner. In the execution of
his duty he displayed exceptional bravery, carrying messages through intense shell fire, falling severely wounded
after his fourth journey.
Born: at Youngstown, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*SOMERS, VERNON L.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Vernon L. Somers, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Somers gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Bloxom, Virginia
Home Town: Bloxom, Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SPAULDING, DAVID L.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to David L. Spaulding, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during the advance on
Bouresches, France, on June 6, 1918. Corporal Spaulding returned to the front lines encouraging his men after being
sent to the rear with a severe wound.
Born: at Hood River, Oregon
Home Town: Hood River, Oregon
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SPENCER, ERNEST
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 12 - 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ernest Spencer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near
Thiaucourt, France, September 12 - 15, 1918. Private Spencer repeatedly volunteered and carried messages through
intense machine-gun and artillery fire, obtaining valuable information at critical moments.
Born: at Toppenish, Washington
Home Town: Toppenish, Washington
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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STAIR, WILLETT A.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Willett A. Stair, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Torcy, France, June 4,
1918. As a member of a raiding patrol, Private Stair displayed great courage and devotion by fearlessly entering
extremely dangerous areas and obtaining information imperatively necessary to the success of subsequent
operations.
Born: at Bristol, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*STENSSON, CARL H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Carl H. Stensson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 3, 1918. Private Stennson displayed great courage in serving as a stretcher bearer during the operations at
Blanc Mont Ridge. When his helper was wounded, he went into an open road swept by machine-gun, fire to rescue
him and was killed in his self-sacrificing attempt.
Born: at Framingham, Massachusetts
Home Town: Framingham, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*STRAIN, BENJAMIN T.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Benjamin T. Strain, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Corporal Strain gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Newton, Kansas
Home Town: Greensburg, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SWEET, WALTER
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Walter Sweet, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 25, 1918. In the attack of June 25, after his company commander had been removed because of
wounds, Second Lieutenant (then Gunnery Sergeant) Sweet reorganized the platoon, and, leading them forward,
rushed a strong enemy emplacement, capturing two guns and their crews. After having consolidated his position and
established liaison, the enemy opened a harassing trench-mortar fire, during which his platoon suffered heavy
casualties. He attacked the nest with the aid of hand grenades, and put the gun out of action, killing two of the
enemy and taking five prisoners, with whom he returned to his position.
Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts
Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts
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Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*SYNNOTT, JOSEPH A.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joseph A. Synnott, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Second Lieutenant Synnott gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Passaic, New Jersey
Home Town: Passaic, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
SYVERSON, GRANNIS I.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Grannis I. Syverson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 66th Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near St. Etienne, France, October 3, 1918. When our advance infantry was forced to withdraw, Private Syverson's
machine-gun crew refused to withdraw, but calmly set up their machine gun. The gun was upset by a bursting hand
grenade, which also injured two members of the squad. Despite these injuries, they immediately reset the gun and
opened fire on the advancing Germans when twenty feet distant, causing the Germans to break and retreat in
disorder.
Born: at White Rock, South Dakota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
TAUBERT, ALBERT ADOLPH
(First Award)
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Albert Adolph Taubert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 66th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Villers Cotterets
Forest, south of Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Private Taubert went out in advance of the line of his company into
the fire of a machine gun that was shooting at him and captured the gun and its crew.
Born: at Madison, Wisconsin
Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action), Navy Cross w/Gold Star (2nd Haitian)
TAUGHER, CLAUDE BUCKLEY
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 2, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Claude Buckley Taugher, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bayonville, France,
November 2, 1918. Lieutenant Taugher, with great dash, led his platoon in surrounding enemy dugouts in the village
of Bayonville before the occupants had time to escape or organize effective resistance, capturing sixty-one of the
enemy. Although wounded in the ankle he refused to be evacuated.
Born: at Wausau, Wisconsin
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Home Town: Wausau, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*TAYLOR, CALEB W.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: October 22, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Caleb W. Taylor, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
as an Observer in the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN) at the Front in
France. While on a bombing raid into enemy territory on October 22, 1918, Lieutenant Taylor became separated
from the other planes of the formation on account of fog, and was attacked by seven enemy scout planes. Despite the
overwhelming odds he fought with great gallantry and intrepidity until he was killed and his plane shot down.
*THARAU, HERMAN
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Herman Tharau, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France,
July 18, 1918. While out with a reconnoitering party to establish liaison with the company to his right, Sergeant
Tharau captured a machine gun and killed the crew.
Born: at Germany Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
THAYER, SIDNEY, JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Sidney Thayer, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont,
France, November 11, 1918. After being wounded, Lieutenant Thayer remained with his company until its objective
had been reached, refusing evacuation until rendered unconscious by loss of blood.
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Born: at Marion, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Haverford, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
THOMASON, JOHN W., JR.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John W. Thomason, Jr., Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in the Battle of
Soissons. When a German machine gun nest held up a Marine advance on July 18, 1918, Major (then Second
Lieutenant) Thomason and one of his men fearlessly advanced on the position and killed thirteen of the enemy.
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THOMPSON, JOHN WILLIAM
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John William Thompson, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont
Ridge, France, October 4, 1918. After locating a machine-gun nest, Private Thompson destroyed one of the guns and
returned to our lines with valuable information concerning the location of the nest.
Born: at Middlebury, Vermont
Home Town: Middlebury, Vermont
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*THRASHER, DANA BRISTOL
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Dana Bristol Thrasher, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France,
July 19, 1918. Private Thrasher carried numerous messages to front line platoons; crossing and re-crossing areas
swept by severe machine-gun and artillery fire. When wounded, he refused medical attention, directing those who
came to his assistance to leave him and go forward.
Born: at New Haven, Connecticut
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
TILGHMAN, ALLEN BENJAMIN
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Allen Benjamin Tilghman, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 6 - 8, 1918. Corporal Tilghman, with Joseph A. Darges and Howard Childs, Corporals, and Herman L.
McLeod, Private, all of the same company, were prominent in the attack on enemy machine-gun positions in the
Bois de Belleau on June 6 and 8, 1918. They were foremost in their company and at all times acquitted themselves
with such distinction that they were an example for the remainder of their command.
Born: at Kenton, Tennessee
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
TIMMERMAN, LOUIS F., JR.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Louis F. Timmerman, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-deBelleau, France, on June 6, 1918. Second Lieutenant Timmerman led his men in. a bayonet charge against superior
numbers of the enemy, capturing two machine-guns and seventeen prisoners. Wounded in the face by shrapnel, he
continued to heroically perform his duties until relieved.
Born: at New York, New York
Home Town: Leonia, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*TODD, HAROLD
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harold Todd, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 45th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Gunnery Sergeant Todd gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism
which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Detroit, Michigan
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
TROUP, CLARENCE DAVID
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clarence David Troup, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 82d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Bayonville, France,
November 1, 1918. Private Troup volunteered and went forward to reconnoiter a ravine which was infested with
hostile machine-gun and artillery positions, returning with several prisoners.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
TURRILL, JULIUS SPEAR
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Julius Spear Turrill, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau,
France, June 6, 1918. Colonel Turrill displayed extraordinary heroism and set a splendid example in fearlessly
leading his command under heavy fire against superior odds. Because of his bravery and initiative every possible
advantage in the attack was obtained.
Born: at Shelburne, Vermont
Home Town: Burlington, Vermont
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
ULRICH, WILLIAM
Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Ulrich, Sergeant Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. Accompanied by three other soldiers, Sergeant Major Ulrich fearlessly charged into the
enemy's lines through intense machine-gun fire in pursuit of a party of Germans, and returned with fifty-one
prisoners.
Born: at Germany Home Town: New York, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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VAN AMBURGH, HUGH CLIFFORD
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Hugh Clifford Van Amburgh, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near
Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. As a motorcycle dispatch rider, Corporal Van Amburgh made repeated trips along
shell-swept roads and in a gassed area, before and during the capture of Vierzy. When Vierzy was still in German
hands, he dismounted from his motorcycle in front of the town, and with great coolness and disregard of personal
safety, crawled into it and brought back information of great value to his brigade commander.
Born: at Oaksdale, Washington
Home Town: Tacoma, Washington
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*VAN DUESEN, ROBERT R.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert R. Van Duesen, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4, 1918. With his platoon in a very dangerous position, Sergeant Van Duesen volunteered to carry a
message from his platoon commander across a machine-gun swept field. Having successfully accomplished his
mission, he returned and, while directing his men to shelter, he was severely wounded by a machine-gun bullet.
Born: at Vineland, New Jersey
Home Town: Vineland, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
VIAL, FRANK A.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank A. Vial, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 83d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de- Belleau,
France, on June 8, 1918. Although exposed to fire constantly from machine-guns, Corporal Vial repeatedly carried
messages from one post to another. He particularly distinguished himself for bravery by voluntarily passing through
a machine-gun barrage to guide a detachment to its position.
Born: at Hanover, Virginia
Home Town: Richmond, Virginia
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
VIERA, JOE NICHOLS
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Joe Nichols Viera, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 78th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont, France,
October 3, 1918. After assisting in the capture of three machine-gun nests, Private Viera, with another soldier, went
into a dugout when the occupants refused to come out and captured forty of the enemy.
Born: at Providence, Rhode Island
Home Town: Fallon, Nevada
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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VIERBUCHEN, WILLIAM J.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William J. Vierbuchen, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-de-Belleau,
France, June 11, 1918. Though he had been wounded by fire from an enemy machine-gun nest, Sergeant Vierbuchen
made a reconnaissance, securing information which was largely instrumental in the successful capture of this nest a
few hours later.
Born: at Washington, Washington, D.C.
Home Town: Newark, New Jersey
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
VOLLMER, FRANK D.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank D. Vollmer, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Vollmer, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to carry
important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
VOORHEES, GEORGE C.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 3 - 10, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George C. Voorhees, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near Blanc Mont and St. Etienne, France, October 3 - 10, 1918. Private Voorhees displayed remarkable devotion to
duty in repeatedly carrying important messages through the most violent artillery and machine-gun barrages with
utter disregard for his own safety.
Born: at Brooklyn, New York
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*WALLACE, WILLIAM NOBLE
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Noble Wallace, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 8, 1918. First Lieutenant Wallace, with one comrade, while exposed frequently to direct hostile observation
and heavy fire, accomplished an exceedingly hazardous reconnaissance of the front lines of his regiment. After
having made his reconnaissance, locating the enemy strong points, and obtaining vitally important information, First
Lieutenant Wallace was killed by hostile fire, but by the delivery of his careful notes and sketches to his
commander, his mission was fulfilled.
Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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WALLER, LITTLETON W. T., JR.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
5th & 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Littleton W.T. Waller, Jr., Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th & 6th Regiments (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during various actions of his
regiments in France. The success of the various attacks of both the 5th and 6th Regiments is in a great measure due
to the untiring energy and unfailing devotion to duty of Major Waller. During the operations of the Brigade in
France, the support of the infantry by machine guns has been in every case, all that could be desired. Considering the
fact that never under any conditions has aid of this infantry been asked in order that this support might be given, this
is a remarkable record which this officer has established. Major Walker is an officer of splendid ability, sound
judgment, initiative and courage.
WALTER, STEPHEN M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Stephen M. Walter, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptional and distinguished
bravery and coolness while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action during a flank
attack near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. His company being under terrific machine-gun fire and of shrapnel,
Private Walter volunteered to act as scout to locate the machine-guns which were holding back the advance at the
time and, after being hit by a large piece of shrapnel which took off one side of his helmet, he did not hesitate but
continued his work of locating the machine guns.
*WARE, ARTHUR F.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arthur F. Ware, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the vicinity of ChateauThierry, France, on June 6, 1918. Under heavy machine-gun fire, with Sergeant Raymond C. Cronin, Sergeant Ware
attempted to establish liaison with an adjoining French unit, during which they were killed.
Born: at Des Moines, Iowa
Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*WASS, LESTER S.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 11 & July 18, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Lester S. Wass, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 11, 1918,
and near Vierzy, France, July 18, 1918. In the Bois-de-Belleau, when all the officers of his company had become
casualties, Captain Wass displayed marked heroism in leading his men forward in the face of heavy machine-gun
fire, assisting in the capture of many machine-guns. Near Vierzy he fearlessly exposed himself to enemy machinegun and artillery fire, directing personally the reduction of strong points. He was killed at the head of his men, while
leading an advance.
Born: at Gloucester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Gloucester, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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*WEAR, EUGENE W.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Eugene W. Wear, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 49th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 6, 1918, in the
vicinity of Chateau-Thierry, France. With a private, Corporal Wear went into an open field under heavy shell and
machine-gun fire and succeeded in bandaging and carrying back to our lines a wounded comrade.
Born: at Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Hazeltown, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WEAVER, JOHN H.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John H. Weaver, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and
heroic service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the
Northern Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
*WERNER, BERNARD
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Bernard Werner, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 43d Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau- Thierry, France,
June 6, 1918. Killed in action, Sergeant Werner gave the supreme proof of the extraordinary heroism which will
serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Born: at Switzerland Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WERSHINER, HARRY B.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
Airplane Squadron 218, R.A.F. (Attached), First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September 28, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry B. Wershiner, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism as an Observer of the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern Bomb Group (USN), while on
an air raid in company with Squadron 218, Royal Air Force, at the Front in France. On September 28, 1918, while
on an air raid into enemy territory, his plane was attacked by fifteen enemy scouts. Despite the overwhelming odds
Gunnery Sergeant Wershiner fought with great gallantry and intrepidity. He shot down two enemy scouts (one
officially allowed) and although he was himself shot through the lungs and his pilot shot through the hips, he
continued to fight until he was able to shake the enemy.
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*WEST, HENRY
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 25, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Henry West, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Chateau- Thierry, France, June
25, 1918. Sergeant West unselfishly exposed himself in an effort to bring down an enemy sniper who had wounded
several members of his group, and was himself killed while in the performance of this self-sacrificing act.
Born: at Ware, Massachusetts
Home Town: Watertown, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WEST, JOHN ALBERT
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 2 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Albert West, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France,
October 2 - 5, 1918. Second Lieutenant West voluntarily led a reconnaissance patrol under difficult conditions and
secured information necessary to an attack. Three days later, after the command of his company had devolved on
him, he continued in action in spite of being severely wounded, leading his men to the objective and refusing to be
evacuated until proper disposition had been made.
Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WESTERGREN, HARRY ORMAN
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4 - 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harry Orman Westergren, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the Headquarters Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St.
Etienne, France, October 4 - 6, 1918. Private Westergren, a runner, displayed exceptional courage in volunteering to
carry important messages over terrain constantly swept by machine-gun and shell fire.
Born: at Clearfield, Kansas
Home Town: Emporia, Kansas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WHEELER, FREDERICK COLLINS
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frederick Collins Wheeler, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 80th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action on June 5,
1918, near Bouresches, France. First Lieutenant Wheeler was conspicuous for his bravery in remaining in action,
although twice wounded, refusing to be evacuated until wounded a third time, and then endeavoring to return to his
command.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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WHITEHEAD, FRANK
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Frank Whitehead, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918.
Although severely wounded, Captain Whitehead showed exceptional coolness and bravery in his selection of
machine-gun sites and in routing the enemy while under heavy machine-gun fire.
Born: at Camden, New Jersey
Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*WHITESIDE, JOHN R.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John R. Whiteside, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and heroic
service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern
Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
WHITING, DONALD N.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Donald N. Whiting, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and
heroic service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the
Northern Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
WIDDIFIELD, CECIL J.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 5, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Cecil J. Widdifield, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France,
October 5, 1918. Second Lieutenant Widdifield voluntarily went forward for a distance of 800 meters under heavy
shell fire and rescued a wounded soldier who had been left there the night before when the advance patrols had been
withdrawn.
Born: at East Tawas, Michigan
Home Town: Troy, Montana
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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WILCOX, RALPH M.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 10 - 11, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ralph M. Wilcox, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Letanne, France, November 10 11, 1918. First Lieutenant Wilcox volunteered for a liaison and successfully accomplished it, displaying marked
bravery. Passing through a heavy artillery and machine-gun barrage, he pushed through the enemy outpost line,
routed one of the outposts, and succeeded in establishing liaison between two battalions at a critical moment.
Born: at Ogden, Utah
Home Town: Portland, Oregon
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WILLIAMS, ERNEST CALVIN
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Ernest Calvin Williams, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service as Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment Marines, 2d Division, A.E.F., on
the front of the Champagne sector, France. Captain Williams led his battalion with bravery and skill, attaining all
objectives on time, keeping his troops close to the barrage and through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire from the
enemy. After reorganizing on the third objective he pushed forward strong patrols for exploitation, securing and
maintaining a strong line for the night and the two succeeding days.
Born: 8/2/1887 at Broadwell, Illinois
Home Town: Broadwell, Illinois
Other Award: Medal of Honor (Dominican Campaign)
WILLIAMS, ROBERT E.
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Robert E. Williams, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious
service as Quartermaster of the Day Wing, Northern Bombing Group (USN) at the front in France. Captain Williams
performed arduous and complex duties under very difficult conditions. It was due mainly to his untiring zeal and
unlimited energy and perseverance that the Day Wing secured the necessary equipment and supplies to properly
perform its duties at the front.
WILLMOT, WILLIAM H.
Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 1 - 2, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William H. Willmot, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 47th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near
Barricourt, France, November 1 - 2, 1918. Sergeant Wilmot established an outpost under heavy enemy fire and by
cool leadership and unusual daring effected the capture of a hostile machine gun and five prisoners.
Born: at Milan, Michigan
Home Town: Ypsilanti, Michigan
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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NAVY CROSS AWARDS TO U.S. MARINES IN WORLD WAR I
WILLS, DAVIS B.
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
Chief Paymaster,
Date of Action: World War I
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Davis B. Wills, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for meritorious and distinguished service
as Chief Paymaster of the United States Marine Corps. Major Wills performed arduous and complex duties under
most trying conditions. Displaying rare initiative and administrative ability, he organized and conducted his
department in such a manner as to relieve combat units of a mass of detail and administrative work. He was tireless
in devotion to duty, able in its execution.
WILMER, PERE
Major, U.S. Marine Corps
2d Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Pere Wilmer, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for meritorious and distinguished service
near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. As Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division,
A.E.F., Major Wilmer showed great courage and an utter disregard of danger in crossing with his battalion an
exposed terrain of a distance of three kilometers under intense artillery and machine-gun fire. Major Wilmer led his
men on by his example.
WILSON, CLAGETT
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters, Seaplane Detachment, 4th Brigade (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September & October, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Clagett Wilson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished service during the campaigns of St. Mihiel, Champagne, and the Argonne, France. First
Lieutenant Wilson was in charge of the Headquarters Detachment of the 4th Brigade, 2d Division, A.E.F., and was
responsible for its efficient functioning under extremely difficult, and at times, dangerous circumstances. Days and
nights without sleep, particularly during the campaigns of the Argonne, when the roads were at times impassible,
First Lieutenant Wilson displayed unusual foresight and energy in getting rations and transportation through on
scheduled time. In the duties of Aide-de-Camp to the Brigade Commander he proved himself of great value and
assistance.
WINCENCIAK, WILLIAM
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to William Wincenciak, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 23d Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action
near Blanc Mont, France, October 4, 1918. When his platoon commander was killed Sergeant Wincenciak took
charge of the platoon under heavy shell fire, but was immediately seriously wounded. He then turned over his orders
to next in command, ordered stretcher bearers to carry another man away first, and waited until they had returned.
Born: at Buffalo, New York
Home Town: Dunkirk, New York
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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NAVY CROSS AWARDS TO U.S. MARINES IN WORLD WAR I
WINCHENBAUGH, WOLCOTT
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: April 22, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Wolcott Winchenbaugh, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 18th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Toulon Sector,
France, on April 22, 1918. When the patrol of which he was a member was rushed by superior numbers near the
enemy's trenches, Corporal Winchenbaugh displayed exceptional coolness and courage before and after the
wounding of his leader, Second Lieutenant A. L. Sundval, whom he rescued from the hands of the enemy, and half
dragged and half carried back to his own lines.
Born: at Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Home Town: Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WOLLERT, EDWARD J.
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: September 15, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward J. Wollert, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France,
September 15, 1918. At the risk of his life, Corporal Wollert went to the aid of a wounded officer who was a
prisoner in the hands of six Germans. With his pistol he shot two of them, while the officer killed two others. He
captured the two remaining Germans and forced them to carry the wounded officer back to our lines.
Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WOMACK, JOHN H.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: November 7, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John H. Womack, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the Machine-Gun Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Beaumont,
France, November 7, 1918. Private Womack was wounded early in the attack, but he refused to be evacuated, and
continued in the advance for five days, until he was rendered helpless by a second wound.
Born: at Willows, Oregon
Home Town: Sacramento, California
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WOOD, DOLPH
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 19, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Dolph Wood, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving
with the 55th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918.
Private Wood with three other soldiers captured a machine gun which was holding up the 55th Company of Marines,
killing the entire crew. To accomplish this hazardous and daring work it was necessary for them to expose
themselves to the fire of this gun.
Born: at Oakland City, Indiana
Home Town: Venice, Illinois
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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WORRELL, JOHN M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 6, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John M. Worrell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while
serving with the 97th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, on
June 6, 1918. Private Worrell voluntarily obtained permission to leave shelter and fearlessly went into heavy fire in
order to rescue wounded from a field, then under artillery and machine-gun bombardment, continuing his heroic
work until he was himself wounded.
Born: at Sweet Water, Alabama
Home Town: Colorado, Texas
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
WRIGHT, ARTHUR H.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
First Marine Aviation Force, Northern Bomb Group (USN)
Date of Action: September - November, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Arthur H. Wright, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for distinguished and heroic
service as an Aviator of an aeroplane while serving with the First Marine Aviation Force, attached to the Northern
Bomb Group (USN), in active operation co-operating with the Allied Armies on the Belgian Front during
September, October, and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition
dumps, railroad junctions, etc.
*YARBOROUGH, GEORGE HAMPTON, JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 23, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to George Hampton Yarborough, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for
extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the Bois-deBelleau, France, June 23, 1918. First Lieutenant Yarborough displayed exceptional bravery when his platoon was in
a support position under intense artillery fire, by moving from one shell hole to another in the open and steadying his
men. After making one trip over his line he was wounded by an exploding shell, but refused aid until he saw that the
wounded soldiers with him had been treated and taken to shelter. He later died of his wounds.
Born: at Roxboro, North Carolina
Home Town: Mullins, South Carolina
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
*ZANE, RANDOLPH TALCOTT
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: June 7 - 8, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Randolph Talcott Zane, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism
while serving with the 79th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action while holding the town
of Bouresches, France, on the night of June 7 - 8, 1918. Captain Zane displayed such bravery as to inspire the
garrison to resist successfully a heavy machine-gun and infantry attack by superior numbers.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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ZINNER, FRED JOSEPH
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 4, 1918
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Fred Joseph Zinner, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 17th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St.
Etienne, France, October 4. 1918. While attacking a strongly held enemy position, under heavy machine-gun and
artillery fire, Second Lieutenant Zinner rallied men of another company, who had become separated from their
organization, to his support. With these reinforcements, his platoon was able to relieve a very critical situation.
Born: at Columbus, Ohio
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Other Award: Distinguished Service Cross (Same Action)
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RECIPIENTS BY HOME STATE & TOWN
ALABAMA
Birmingham - Alexander, Mearl Charles
Gordo - Rodgers, Martis Sanders
Montgomery - Minnis, John A.
Tuscaloosa - Campbell, William E.
ALASKA
Sitka - Beauchamp, Felix
ARKANSAS
Birdell - Hufstedler, Erie C.
CALIFORNIA
Albion - Fletcher, Harry Benton
Berkeley - Blake, Robert
Berkley - Hunt, Leroy P.
Corona - Husted, Chester Seth
Coronado - Pendleton, Joseph Henry
Elsinore - Boone, Raymond W.
Los Angeles - Dougherty, Neil F.
Los Angeles - Mills, Bruce H.
Sacramento - Womack, John H.
San Diego - Reeves, Roy W.
San Diego - Rodgers, John Wiley
COLORADO
Atwood - Coverdell, Vern A.
Denver - Baker, Harry I.
Denver - Butterfield, Olin J.
Holly - Rockwell, Mearl Colin
Littleton - Larsen, Henry L.
CONNECTICUT
Hartford - Robinson, Caldwell Colt
FLORIDA
Chipley - Pilcher, Luther W.
GEORGIA
Atlanta - Cunningham, Alfred Austell
Blountsville - O'Kelley, Grover C.
Comer - Brown, Dilmus
Ogeechee - Mincey, George A.
Union Point - Overton, Macon C.
IDAHO
Boise - Messinger, Elias J.
Granite - Bos, Lambert
Heyburn - Olsen, Joseph Enoch
Pocatello - Hiller, Walter S.
ILLINOIS
Bluffs - Beird, Roy H.
Broadwell - Williams, Ernest Calvin
Canton - Crowther, Orlando C.
Canton - Gustafson, John A.
Chicago - Chase, Roy Wesley
Chicago - Cook, Howard C.
Chicago - Dargis, Joseph A.
Chicago - Faga, William H.
Chicago - Glucksman, Samuel
Chicago - Godbey, Arnold Dee
Chicago - Hardiman, Michael J.
Chicago - Hill, Fred William
Chicago - Kane, Tony W.
Chicago - McIntyre, William M.
Chicago - Otto, William Herman
Chicago - Robertson, James Ferguson
Chicago - Thrasher, Dana Bristol
Chicago - Troup, Clarence David
Cornell - Cornell, Walter R.
Edwardsville - Corbett, Murl
Evanston - Croll, George H.
Granville - Childs, Howard James
Indianola - Moreland, Oscar E.
Knoxville - Philblad, Harry W.
South Chicago - DePue, David T.
South Wilmington - Carter, James W.
Venice - Wood, Dolph
West Chicago - Marshall, Ralph William
Wheaton - Brooks, Charles W.
INDIANA
Anderson - Dunbeck, Charley
Batesville - Gibson, Charles S.
Batesville - Kreuzman, William Alpheus
Fort Branch - Showers, William Lester
Greensburg - Marlowe, Fred Marion
Greensburg - Strain, Benjamin T.
Indianapolis - Lukins, Fred T.
Indianapolis - Madsen, Edmund Terner
Indianapolis - Schreech, George Walter
Indianapolis - Shearer, Maurice E.
Indianapolis - Wallace, William Noble
Lafayette - Platt, Chester Erastus
Logansport - Baker, Joseph M.
IOWA
Olin - Ingalls, John J.
Osage - Sexton, Fred Leo
KANSAS
Emporia - Westergren, Harry Orman
Louisburg - McCoy, Charles Tice
Pratt - Ellis, Earl Hancock
Wichita - Kness, Karl F.
KENTUCKY
Covington - Courtney, James
Franklin - Bogan, Henry S.
Glencoe - Gullion, Otto
Lexington - Keller, Theodore
Louisville - Fleitz, Morris Frederick
Louisville - Melcher, Edward J.
Somerset - Parmley, William Brackson
LOUISIANA
New Orleans - Culnan, John H.
Ruston - Chandler, Henry E.
MARYLAND
Baltimore - Hunter, Daniel Amos
Baltimore - Kaulsky, Frank
Baltimore - McHenry, John, Jr.
Baltimore - Roberts, James H.
Federalsburg - Noble, Alfred Houston
Riverdale - Hulbert, Henry Lewis
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston - Crepeau, Louis J.
Boston - Grant, John
Boston - Richmond, Charles H.
Chelsea - Whitehead, Frank
Fall River - McCoy, James C.
Framingham - Stensson, Carl H.
Gloucester - Wass, Lester S.
Haverhill - Heckman, Jacob Harrison
Hingham - Cole, Edward B.
Hyde Park - Winchenbaugh, Wolcott
Lowell - Lyng, Arthur E.
Lowell - Sweet, Walter
Lynn - Barrows, Albert Edward
Revere - McNulty, John
Roxbury - Korman, Frank A.
Roxbury - Sinclair, Wilbert W.
South Boston - Dock, Francis Joseph
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South Boston - Fowler, Edward C.
Southbridge - Rindeau, Arthur J.
Watertown - West, Henry
West Lynn - Casey, John
MICHIGAN
Detroit - Clark, Chalmers
Detroit - Cone, Ben
Detroit - Inman, Leon W.
Detroit - Markley, George
Detroit - Parker, Donald M.
Detroit - Todd, Harold
Detroit - Werner, Bernard
Lansing - Voorhees, George C.
Millington - Olds, Arthur
Mount Clemens - Bonday, Robert
Roscommon - Norstrand, Carl J.
Royal Oak - Schovan, Arnold A.
aka: J. Harold Arnold
Ypsilanti - Willmot, William H.
MINNESOTA
Detroit - Lindgren, Everette E.
Minneapolis - Hoffman, Leonard L.
Minneapolis - Jordan, Richard Oakes
Minneapolis - Kidder, Hugh P.
Minneapolis - Lane, Herschel V.
Minneapolis - Sherman, Stephen G.
Minneapolis - Silverthorn, Merwin H.
Minneapolis - Stair, Willett A.
Minneapolis - Syverson, Grannis I.
New Ulm - Fischer, Robert McCaughin
St. Louis Park - Baston, Albert P.
St. Paul - Aselton, Ernest K.
St. Paul - Christensen, Leroy C.
St. Paul - Clark, Guy H.
St. Paul - Farrant, Oliver C.
St. Paul - Geer, Prentice S.
St. Paul - Gilbert, Leslie T.
St. Paul - Johnston, Scott Martin
MISSISSIPPI
Jackson - Bell, Joe
MISSOURI
Bernie - Frye, John G.
Boonville - Lotspiech, Orr V.
Kansas City - Carbary, James
Kansas City - Ware, Arthur F.
La Monte - Scott, Milton R.
Lexington - Sellers, James McB
Middletown - Dillion, John E.
St. Joseph - Duncan, Donald F.
St. Joseph - Schneider, John G., Jr.
St. Louis - DeCarre, Alphonse
St. Louis - Flocken, John Beck
St. Louis - Miller, Hugh S.
St. Louis - Schwab, Vincent M.
St. Louis - Tilghman, Allen Benjamin
MONTANA
Troy - Widdifield, Cecil J.
NEBRASKA
Hooper - Sieg, Robert E.
NEVADA
Fallon - Viera, Joe Nichols
Rochester - Crossen, Vernon J.
NEW JERSEY
Camden - Bald, Edward
Hackensack - Dennis, Clarence A.
RECIPIENTS BY HOME STATE & TOWN
Kenvil - Groff, John
Leonia - Timmerman, Louis F., Jr.
Newark - Hopta, Joseph Leo
Newark - Porter, Ernest Washington
Newark - Schiani, Alfred
Newark - Vierbuchen, William J.
Passaic - Synnott, Joseph A.
Port Jervis - Cole, James E.
Stone Harbor - Rockey, Keller Emrick
Vineland - Van Duesen, Robert R.
Weehawken - Carhart, Joseph B.
NEW YORK
Amsterdam - Slyke, Alfred George
Auburn - Rea, Leonard E.
Binghamton - Burnes, John F.
Binghamton - Flynn, Francis J.
Brooklyn - Blanchfield, John
Brooklyn - Daly, Daniel Joseph
Brooklyn - Kelly, Francis J.
Brooklyn - Mathias, Jean
Brooklyn - Nagazyna, John James
Brooklyn - Platt, Jonas Henry
Buffalo - Barcsykowski, Frank John
Buffalo - Broxup, John
Buffalo - Geiger, Frank F.
Buffalo - Geiger, Roy Stanley
Buffalo - Gibbons, James J.
Buffalo - Kukoski, John
Buffalo - Tharau, Herman
Dunkirk - Wincenciak, William
Lewiston - Mackin, Elton Edward
New Rochelle - Eddy, William A.
New York - Belfry, Earl
New York - Bernstein, David
New York - Bridgford, John V.
New York - Cole, Eli Kelley
New York - Doody, John
New York - Hughes, John Arthur
New York - Legendre, James Hennen
New York - Meyer, Albert
New York - Moore, William B.
New York - Ulrich, William
North Tonawanda - Barron, William L.
Oswego - Huffstater, Leon David
Rochester - Frank, George Percy
Rochester - Higginson, William Paul
Rochester - Randles, Harold J.
Staten Island - Luloff, Zalme
Syracuse - Bernier, Oliver D.
NORTH CAROLINA
Franklin - Furr, Walter E.
NORTH DAKOTA
Aneta - Broberg, Carl J.
OHIO
Barberton - Barnhart, Frank A.
Berea - Engel, William Frederick
Cincinnati - Brautigam, George F.
Cincinnati - Budde, George William
Cincinnati - Houchins, Lyle C.
Cincinnati - Smith, John F.
Cincinnati - Vollmer, Frank D.
Cincinnati - West, John Albert
Cleveland - Anderson, Carter Leonard
Cleveland - Crabbe, Thomas P.
Cleveland - Ferguson, William J.
Cleveland - Locke, Karl W.
Cleveland - Roberts, Charles DeWayne
Cleveland - Simon, Frank J.
Columbus - Zinner, Fred Joseph
Kyle - Clarkston, Samuel
McArthur - Seitz, Lester Earl
Mount Healthy - Funk, Peter
Paulding - McLeod, Herman L.
Sandusky - Denig, Robert L.
Seaman - Clark, James Lawrence
Steubenville - Myers, Demarr E.
Toledo - Montag, Bernard William
OKLAHOMA
Cleveland - Haney, John S.
OREGON
Bandon - Auer, Charles
Hood River - Spaulding, David L.
Portland - Hansen, William
Portland - Wilcox, Ralph M.
PENNSYLVANIA
Alden - Lyster, Wayne G.
Ardmore - Hurley, Paul Thomas
Chester - Berry, Benjamin S.
Duryea - Regan, Gerald V.
Eau Claire - Miller, Thomas A. O.
Elizabethtown - Ream, Bertram Lee
Germantown - Miles, Thomas H., Jr.
Greensburg - Colvin, David P.
Hamburg - Griffin, William L.
Haverford - Thayer, Sidney, Jr.
Hazeltown - Wear, Eugene W.
Kingston - Multer, Walton L.
Lancaster - Simmons, Samuel Slokom
Philadelphia - Fay, John H.
Philadelphia - Haws, Edward H.
Philadelphia - Hewitt, Charles W.
Philadelphia - Israel, Frederick
Philadelphia - Reath, Thomas R.
Philadelphia - Simpson, Roy Hobson
Philadelphia - Wheeler, Frederick C.
Philadelphia - Zane, Randolph Talcott
Pittsburgh - Cronin, Raymond P.
Pittsburgh - Frazier, Walter D.
Pottstown - Fox, Daniel R.
Priceburg - Cook, Walter
Sewickley - Murray, Charles I.
Torresdale - Bower, George
West Brownsville - Axton, Andrew K.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Aiken - Moseley, Gaines
Charleston - Cogswell, Julius C.
Mullins - Yarborough, George H., Jr.
North Augusta - Adams, James P.
Waltersboro - Hope, Edward Buist
TENNESSEE
Cleveland - Richmond, Clarence L.
Coal Creek - Slover, Robert
Kingsport - Gibson, Raymond
Knoxville - Lowe, William O.
Maryville - Matthews, Hugh L.
Nashville - Alsup, Julian W.
Nashville - Moran, Patrick J.
Nashville - Overton, John William
Tiptonville - Cates, Clifton Bledsoe
Trezevant - Brooks, Elbert E.
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TEXAS
Colorado - Sheaff, Donald Ramsay
Colorado - Worrell, John M.
Dime Box - Brummett, James R.
Fort Worth - Johnson, Gillis Augustus
Fort Worth - Lee, Will H.
Frankston - Buford, David L.
Galveston - Cornell, Percy Duryea
Galveston - Feigle, William M.
Galveston - Ryan, John Edward
Houston - Dunlavy, Herbert D.
Houston - Shepherd, Royal Hamilton C.
San Antonio - Chatman, Grover M.
San Marcos - Lindsey, Clinton S.
Tullia - Jordan, Jack
Weatherford - Hart, Jack S.
UTAH
Moroni - Justesen, William A.
Salt Lake City - Brandon, Clyde
Salt Lake City - Hughes, George Dewey
Salt Lake City - Pretty, James Lewis
Toquerville - Naegle, Hans M.
VERMONT
Bennington - Devlin, Bert William
Burlington - Turrill, Julius Spear
Middlebury - Thompson, John William
Stowe - Smith, Dwight F.
VIRGINIA
Bloxom - Somers, Vernon L.
Hamilton - Fuller, Edward C.
Mossneck - Fury, William H.
Norfolk - Shepherd, Lemuel C.
Purcellville - Hirst, Samuel Carroll
Richmond - Montague, Robert L.
Richmond - Vial, Frank A.
Throughfare - Keyser, Ralph Stover
WASHINGTON
Sedro Woolley - Cooper, Oscar M.
Tacoma - Van Amburgh, Hugh Clifford
Toppenish - Spencer, Ernest
WEST VIRGINIA
Charleston - Quick, John Henry
Lost Creek - Fox, Wade Hobert
St. Albans - Pauley, Willard E.
WISCONSIN
Boardman - Haefliger, Fred
Holstein - Leitner, Aloysius
Janesville - Bleasdale, Victor F.
Madison - Taubert, Albert Adolph
Milwaukee - Loomis, Casey V.
Milwaukee - McKinney, Darel Jesse
Milwaukee - Wollert, Edward J.
Plymouth - Lienhard, Jacob
Wausau - Taugher, Claude Buckley
WYOMING
Rock River - Donaghue, Robert H.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington - Dunlap, Robert H.
Washington - Hamilton, George Wallace
Washington - Holcomb, Thomas
Washington - Nutting, Lester Herbert
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DOUG STERNER
“Mr. Doug Sterner, in the truest sense of the word, is a
genuine “All American.” As a patriot he is the best of the
best. His passion for our country, our citizens and our
children runs deep in his veins. He feels in his soul the great
indebtedness we have to our country for the freedoms we
enjoy.
Doug speaks with great enthusiasm and a
tremendous fervor, leaving you with your heart racing,
standing taller and possibly drawing a tear from your eye,
feeling proud to be an American."
Peter C. Lemon, Recipient
Congressional Medal of Honor
Doug Sterner is a popular author, speaker, Webmaster and historian who has dedicated his
life to preserving the stories of some of our Nation’s greatest heroes. He has single-handedly authored
more than 20,000 web pages in his popular site at www.HomeOfHeroes.com. A dedicated public
servant in his hometown of Pueblo, Colorado; he initiated and organized several programs to
introduce Medal of Honor recipients to the community, including a series of school assemblies that
brought history and inspiration to more than 32,000 youth in one day of activities. He and his wife
Pam’s continuing programs resulted in the community bidding for and hosting the Medal of Honor
convention in Pueblo in September 2000. Other activities have resulted in local schools promoting
and passing legislation in two states authorizing distinctive Medal of Honor license plates.
Doug is a decorated, two-tour veteran of service in Vietnam
where he served as a squad leader in the US Army. Following
discharge from active duty, he spent 6 years as a member of the
Montana National Guard. In 1998 the Congressional Medal of
Honor Society recognized the continuing efforts of the Sterner
Family when it presented Doug with its prestigious and unique
Distinguished Citizens Award. In 1999 Governor Bill Owens
appointed Doug to the Colorado State Board of Veterans Affairs. In
2001 he was elected to a 2-year term as Chairman of the Colorado
State Board of Veterans Affairs.
"As a patriot, speaker, writer and historian you are among the
best.
"The fact that Doug laughed at my jokes in Da Nang (Vietnam) in
1971 has nothing to do with the praise I give him.
"Okay, It helped a little."
Mr. Bob Hope
Doug Sterner
3111 Thatcher – Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 564-1755
Email: Doug@HomeOfHeroes.com