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 George G. Strott, 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 Strott 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 Strott rendered valuable services as Chief Aide at the Regimental Aid Station in the care and evacuation of many wounded from 1 to 10 June 1918. Although at times under heavy bombardment, he performed his labors without faltering and by rare fidelity to duty preserved accurate records of all officers and men of the various organizations which passed through the aid station. He showed himself to be a courageous and faithful man.
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Awards Received
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Navy Cross
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Chief Pharmacist’s MateRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 1 & July 19, 1918
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Pharmacist’s Mate George G. Strott, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 1 June 1918, and 19 July 1918, at the front when under heavy bombardment. Chief Pharmacist’s Mate Strott performed his duties without faltering and rare fidelity and labored unceasingly and with great initiative. He had excellent judgment and set an example to all men under him. At the risk of his life on frequent occasions he exposed himself to heavy shell fire and poison gases. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Government.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Chief Pharmacist’s MateRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 3 – 10, 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), Chief Pharmacist’s Mate George G. Strott, 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 Strott distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. During the operations near Blanc Mont, France, 3 – 10 October 1918, he distinguished himself, being unmindful of personal danger, his only thought being of the wounded men on the field of battle. He labored untiringly, rendering first aid to the wounded and carrying them to a place of safety on stretchers.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Chief Pharmacist’s MateRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 1918
2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order No. 64 (1919)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 George G. Strott, 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 Strott distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action against the enemy in the operations at Bouresches, France, in June 1918.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Chief Pharmacist’s MateRegiment:
6th Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 3 – 9, 1918
GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Order (1919)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 George G. Strott, 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 Strott 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 the operations at Somme-Py, France, 3 – 9 October 1918, in caring for and evacuating wounded under intense artillery and machine-gun fire.