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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Henry Lewis Hulbert (MCSN: 69542), United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy while serving with the Marine Guard, U.S.S. PHILADELPHIA in action at Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    June 6 – July 10, 1918
    Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) Second Lieutenant Henry Lewis Hulbert (MCSN: 69542), United States Marine Corps, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Second Lieutenant Hulbert distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Gunner

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Gunner Henry Lewis Hulbert (MCSN: 69542), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. Gunner Hulbert displayed extraordinary heroism during attack on the enemy’s lines, during which time he constantly exposed himself to the enemy’s fire without regard for personal danger, thereby assuring the delivery of supplies.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 1 – 4, 1918
    Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) Second Lieutenant Henry Lewis Hulbert (MCSN: 69542), United States Marine Corps, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, SECOND Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Second Lieutenant Hulbert distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Somme Py, France, 1 – 4 October 1918. (SECOND Citation)

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Gunner

    Regiment:

    Fifth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 110 (1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Gunner Henry Lewis Hulbert (MCSN: 69542), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. Gunner Hulbert displayed extraordinary heroism during attack on the enemy’s lines, during which time he constantly exposed himself to the enemy’s fire without regard for personal danger, thereby assuring the delivery of supplies.