By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Lieutenant Colonel Frederick M. Wise (MCSN: 0-1077), United States Marine Corps, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Lieutenant Colonel Wise distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in Bois de Belleau, France, 11, 14, and 17 June 1918, in directing a counter barrage and in conducting the relief of troops under heavy enemy fire.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
Fifth Regiment (Marines)Division:
2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
June 6 – July 10, 1918
Citation Orders, 2d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesBy direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918) Lieutenant Colonel Frederick M. Wise (MCSN: 0-1077), United States Marine Corps, is cited 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. Lieutenant Colonel Wise distinguished himself while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918. (SECOND Citation)
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
59th Infantry RegimentDivision:
American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 4, 1918 – January 23, 1919
Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Frederick M. Wise (MCSN: 0-1077), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service. Lieutenant Colonel Wise commanded with skill, ability and gallantry, the 59th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, from 4 September 1918 to 23 January 1919. During the St. Mihiel offensive, he personally directed the attack of his regiment against Manheulles and Fresnes-en-Woevre, which resulted in the capture of the enemy’s line in this area. On 28 September 1918 he directed the attack of his regiment which resulted in the capture of the Bois-de-Brieulles. From 26 September to 21 October 1918, his personal courage and aggressive attitude was an important factor in the successful operations of the 8th Infantry Brigade against the Bois-de-Brieulles, Bois-de-Fays, Bois-de-Malaumont, Bois-de-Peut, and Bois-de-Foret. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
59th Infantry RegimentDivision:
American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 4, 1918 – January 23, 1919
War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Frederick M. Wise (MCSN: 0-1077), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Wise commanded with skill, ability and gallantry, the 59th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, from 4 September 1918 to 23 January 1919. During the St. Mihiel offensive, he personally directed the attack of his regiment against Manheulles and Fresnes-en-Woevre, which resulted in the capture of the enemy’s line in this area. On 28 September 1918 he directed the attack of his regiment which resulted in the capture of the Bois-de-Brieulles. From 26 September to 21 October 1918, his personal courage and aggressive attitude was an important factor in the successful operations of the 8th Infantry Brigade against the Bois-de-Brieulles, Bois-de-Fays, Bois-de-Malaumont, Bois-de-Peut, and Bois-de-Foret. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.