Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Leonard M. Barker, United States Navy, for exceptional heroism while serving as a Corpsman, attached to the Ninety-Fifth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy at Tigny on July 19th, and also in action near Thiaucourt, France, on 15 September 1918. Constantly under heavy shell fire, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Barker labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field and superintending their evacuation. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command. Pharmacist's Mate Barker received the Croix de Guerre from the French Government.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Leonard M. Barker, United States Navy, for exceptional heroism while serving as a Corpsman, attached to the Ninety-Fifth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy at Tigny on July 19th, and also in action near Thiaucourt, France, on 15 September 1918. Constantly under heavy shell fire, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Barker labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field and superintending their evacuation. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command. Pharmacist's Mate Barker received the Croix de Guerre from the French Government.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Leonard M. Barker, United States Navy, for exceptional heroism while serving as a Corpsman, attached to the Ninety-Fifth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy at Tigny on July 19th, and also in action near Thiaucourt, France, on 15 September 1918. Constantly under heavy shell fire, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Barker labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field and superintending their evacuation. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command. Pharmacist's Mate Barker received the Croix de Guerre from the French Government.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Leonard M. Barker, United States Navy, for exceptional heroism while serving as a Corpsman, attached to the Ninety-Fifth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy at Tigny on July 19th, and also in action near Thiaucourt, France, on 15 September 1918. Constantly under heavy shell fire, Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Barker labored courageously and tirelessly throughout the day and well into the night dressing the wounded on the field and superintending their evacuation. His calm courage and energetic attention to duty was an inspiration to the entire command. Pharmacist's Mate Barker received the Croix de Guerre from the French Government.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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