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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Quartermaster Sergeant Walter (William) F. McKittrick (MCSN: 166968/119156), 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. Quartermaster Sergeant McKittrick distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Supply Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Lucy-le-Bocage, France, 11 June 1918, in voluntarily rendering aid to the wounded under violent shell fire.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Quartermaster Sergeant

    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), Quartermaster Sergeant Walter (William) F. McKittrick (MCSN: 166968/119156), 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. Quartermaster Sergeant McKittrick distinguished himself while serving with Supply Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.