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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Carter Leonard Anderson (MCSN: 99206), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Seventy-Sixth Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near St. Etienne, France, 3 October 1918. After his platoon had been halted by enemy machine-gun fire, Private Anderson exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to attack the enemy position. In spite of the enemy fire, he advanced and with his automatic rifle, delivered an effective fire on the enemy. He was later severely wounded while defending his position against an enemy counter-attack.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 3, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private Carter Leonard Anderson (MCSN: 99206), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 76th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, 3 October 1918. After his platoon had been halted by enemy machine-gun fire, Private Anderson exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to attack the enemy position. In spite of the enemy fire, he advanced and with his automatic rifle, delivered an effective fire on the enemy. He was later severely wounded while defending his position against an enemy counter-attack.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    Sixth Regiment (Marines)

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 11, 1918
    Citation Orders No. 88, 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), Private Carter Leonard Anderson (MCSN: 99206), 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. Private Anderson distinguished himself while serving with the 78th Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I.