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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 Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Roland Ray Jamison, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the First Battalion, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Etienne, France, 4 – 5 October 1918. Regardless of his personal danger, Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Jamison repeatedly exposed himself to machine-gun and shell fire to give first aid to the wounded in the open.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 4, 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), Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Roland Ray Jamison, United States Navy, is cited (Posthumously) 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 Jamison distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the First Battalion, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Jamison displayed extreme courage and ability in caring for and evacuating wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He showed exceptional bravery and disregard for personal safety in going out under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to carry wounded comrades to a safe place from which they might be evacuated.