Navy Federal Credit Union

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Lieutenant (MC) Dwight Dickinson, Jr., 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. Lieutenant Dickinson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during World War I. During the advance at Blanc Mont Ridge, under terrific shell fire and a very intense machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Dickinson worked with utter disregard of personal safety and danger. His unceasing efforts were undoubtedly the cause of saving many lives, although in constant danger of losing his own which did not seem to concern him in the least. His greatest desire was to see to the treatment of the wounded.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC)

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 4, 1918

    War Department, General Orders No. 46 (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 Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC) Dwight Dickinson, Jr., United States Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 4 October 1918, while serving as Assistant Surgeon, attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Dickinson attended the wounded with utter disregard for his own safety. When a shell struck the dressing station which he had established in an advanced zone, he rushed to the assistance of the wounded, and, through his devotion to duty, many lives were saved.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC)

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 4, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC) Dwight Dickinson, Jr., United States Navy (Reserve Force), for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne, France, 4 October 1918, while serving as Assistant Surgeon, attached to the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Under terrific shell and machine-gun fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Dickinson attended the wounded with utter disregard for his own safety. When a shell struck the dressing station which he had established in an advanced zone he rushed to the assistance of the wounded and, through his devotion to duty, many lives were saved.