Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Tony Simmer, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at the front in running to the aid of a wounded man during a heavy bombardment and carrying him to a post of safety.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    April 23, 1918

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 35 (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 Tony Simmer, 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 Simmer distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Simmer did, on 23 April 1918, go to the assistance of Corporal Allen W. Stone, 119246, U.S. Marine Corps, who was seriously wounded by a shell of the first salvo fired by the enemy; exposing himself in order to render aid to Corporal Stone. Pharmacist’s Mate Simmer’s helmet was struck in three places by pieces of shrapnel while he was rendering assistance to Corporal Stone and his coolness and courage under the circumstances was equally noteworthy.