By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Charles W. Bateman, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Thiaucourt, France, 15 September 1918. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman rendered first aid to the wounded under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire without regard for his own personal safety. He repeatedly gave first aid in heavily shelled areas when no other help could be given to the wounded and, at one time, ran through an intense barrage fire to obtain and guide stretcher bearers.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 19, 1918
GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 8 (March 1, 1920)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Charles W. Bateman, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Vierzy, France, 19 July 1918, while giving aid to wounded under heavy fire.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 7, 1918
2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 44 (1918)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Charles W. Bateman, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He rendered aid to numerous wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, seeking no shelter or protection for himself, on the night of 7 June 1918, at Bouresches, France.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 19, 1918
2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 53 (1918)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Charles W. Bateman, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Vierzy, France, 19 July 1918. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman aided the wounded under heavy shell fire. He took charge of two German prisoners and assisted the wounded to the rear continually returning for more and being always under hyeavy fire. He showed greeat bravery by continually exposing himself.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 12 –15, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)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 Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Charles W. Bateman, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Thiaucourt France, September 12 -15, 1918. Rendering first aid under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire Pharmacist’s Mate Bateman showed utter disregard for his own personal safety, venturing through shelled areas to the assistance of the wounded. He obtained most valuable information for the guidance of stretcher bearers.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Pharmacist’s Mate Third ClassRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
World War I
2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 40 (1918)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Charles W. Bateman, United States Navy, is cited by the Commanding General, SECOND DIVISION A.E.F., for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during World War I. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Bateman showed commendable bravery and dilligence under fire.