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Navy Federal Credit Union
John
Baume
June 1, 1887

–

December 30, 1927

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 5, 1918
    War Department, General Orders 87 (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 First Class John Baume, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the First Battalion, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Etienne, France, October 3 – 5, 1918. Pharmacist’s Mate Baume gave aid to the wounded under shell and machine-gun fire, and went forward several times during the advance to locate advanced dressing stations.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 4, 1918
    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 88 (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 First Class John Baume, 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 First Class Baume distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, 4 October 1918. Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Baume displayed extreme courage and ability in caring for and evacuating the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He showed exceptional bravery and disregard for personal safety in going out under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to carry wounded comrades to a place of safety from which they might be evacuted.