By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Ocia K. Manahan, 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. Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Manahan 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, 18 July 1918, in caring for the wounded under enemy fire until wounded himself.

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Ocia K. Manahan, 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. Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Manahan distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Manahan displayed fortitude and courage in giving aid to the wounded day and night under continual heavy shelling near Chateau-Thierry, France, from 2 to 16 June 1918, during which time the farmhouse used as a dressing station was struck many times, wounding several patients. He remained at his station giving aid to the wounded under circumstances which called for the greatest determination and courage.