Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Robert
O.
Blood
November 10, 1887

–

August 3, 1975

Cemetery:

Blossom Hill Cemetery

After serving in World War II, Robert Blood established a successful medical practice, then entered politics, serving as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (1935 – 36) and was a member of the New Hampshire State Senate (1937 – 40). In 1941, he was elected as a Republican the 75th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    103d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 20 – 23, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 125 (1918)

    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 Captain (Medical Corps) Robert O. Blood, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 103d Infantry Regiment (Attached), 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bouresches, France, July 20 – 23, 1918. Captain Blood remained with his battalion during the entire advance, working untiringly under heavy enemy fire at all times, superintending the evacuation of the wounded and caring for them in the most dangerous and exposed positions. On July 22 he established his dressing station in an advanced position that was constantly under shell fire, and many times left his station to go into the front lines to treat the wounded.