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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 Second Class Spencer J. Lewis, 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 Second Class Lewis distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. During heavy shelling gas-shell bombardment, on 4 October 1918, he continued dressing wounded brought to the battalion aid station, unmindful of personal danger. When several men were wounded, during heavy bombardment, he went to the field and administered first aid and carried the wounded back on stretchers.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class

    Regiment:

    6th 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 Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Spencer J. Lewis, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces During the heavy gas shell bombardment on 4 October 1918, Pharmacist’s Mate Lewis continued dressing wounded brought to the battalion aid station, unmindful of personal danger. When several men were wounded during heavy bombardment he went on to the field and administered first aid and carried the wounded back on stretchers.