Clarence Richmond 43rd Company 5th Marines DSC / Navy Cross

[Eric Queen]

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Clarence L. Richmond (MCSN: 108937), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Third Company, Fifth 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.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)

 

[warguy]

Gorgeous photo, love the ones with the medals displayed. Thanks for sharing.

[katieony]

Another really great photo...thanks for posting it!

[fightn5th]

Thanks for posting another fabulous photo Eric.