Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
George
O.
Ravenstine
April 5, 1875

–

May 26, 1948

Cemetery:

West Lawn Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    3d Cavalry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898
    D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Sergeant George O. Ravenstine, United States Army, for distinguished conduct while serving as a member of Troop B, 3d Cavalry Regiment, in the battle of Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898.