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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Robert C. Pitts (MCSN: 82465), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 17th Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the attack from the 6th to the 10th of June, 1918. Corporal Pitts advanced with the most gallant bravery to an attack outside his sector in order to support and rescue his comrades of the 116th Regiment of French Infantry.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    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), Corporal Robert C. Pitts (MCSN: 82465), 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. Corporal Pitts distinguished himself while serving with the 17th Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.